Finding the Third Proportional to 22,895 and 48,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,895 and 48,250 is: 101,684.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,895 : 48,250 = 48,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,895/48,250 = 48,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,895x = 48,250 × 48,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,895x = 2,328,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,328,062,500/22,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,684.32
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