Finding the Third Proportional to 9,511 and 22,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,511 and 22,223 is: 51,925.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,511 : 22,223 = 22,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,511/22,223 = 22,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,511x = 22,223 × 22,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,511x = 493,861,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,861,729/9,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,925.32
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