Finding the Third Proportional to 22,850 and 48,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,850 and 48,610 is: 103,410.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,850 : 48,610 = 48,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,850/48,610 = 48,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,850x = 48,610 × 48,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,850x = 2,362,932,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,362,932,100/22,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,410.60
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