Finding the Third Proportional to 22,423 and 51,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,423 and 51,680 is: 119,110.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,423 : 51,680 = 51,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,423/51,680 = 51,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,423x = 51,680 × 51,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,423x = 2,670,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,670,822,400/22,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,110.84
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