Finding the Third Proportional to 22,639.50 and 49,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,639.50 and 49,761 is: 109,373.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,639.50 : 49,761 = 49,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,639.50/49,761 = 49,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,639.50x = 49,761 × 49,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,639.50x = 2,476,157,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,476,157,121/22,639.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,373.31
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