Finding the Third Proportional to 22,881 and 49,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,881 and 49,977 is: 109,160.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,881 : 49,977 = 49,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,881/49,977 = 49,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,881x = 49,977 × 49,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,881x = 2,497,700,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,497,700,529/22,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,160.46
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