Finding the Third Proportional to 33,219 and 55,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,219 and 55,365 is: 92,275
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,219 : 55,365 = 55,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,219/55,365 = 55,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,219x = 55,365 × 55,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,219x = 3,065,283,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,065,283,225/33,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,275
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