Finding the Third Proportional to 23,220 and 33,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,220 and 33,192 is: 47,446.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,220 : 33,192 = 33,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,220/33,192 = 33,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,220x = 33,192 × 33,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,220x = 1,101,708,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,101,708,864/23,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,446.55
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