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Finding the Third Proportional to 22.69 and 49.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 22.69 and 49.69 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 49.69 = 49.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/49.69 = 49.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 49.69 × 49.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 2,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.85/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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