Finding the Third Proportional to 22,569 and 49,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,569 and 49,809 is: 109,926.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,569 : 49,809 = 49,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,569/49,809 = 49,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,569x = 49,809 × 49,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,569x = 2,480,936,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,936,481/22,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,926.73
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