Finding the Third Proportional to 22,842 and 50,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,842 and 50,058 is: 109,701.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,842 : 50,058 = 50,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,842/50,058 = 50,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,842x = 50,058 × 50,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,842x = 2,505,803,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,505,803,364/22,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,701.57
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