Finding the Third Proportional to 22,966 and 48,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,966 and 48,665 is: 103,121.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,966 : 48,665 = 48,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,966/48,665 = 48,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,966x = 48,665 × 48,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,966x = 2,368,282,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,368,282,225/22,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,121.23
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