Finding the Third Proportional to 22,865 and 33,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,865 and 33,682 is: 49,616.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,865 : 33,682 = 33,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,865/33,682 = 33,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,865x = 33,682 × 33,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,865x = 1,134,477,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,477,124/22,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,616.32
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