Finding the Third Proportional to 22,774 and 49,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,774 and 49,291 is: 106,683.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,774 : 49,291 = 49,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,774/49,291 = 49,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,774x = 49,291 × 49,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,774x = 2,429,602,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,429,602,681/22,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,683.18
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