Finding the Third Proportional to 22,920 and 50,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,920 and 50,160 is: 109,774.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,920 : 50,160 = 50,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,920/50,160 = 50,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,920x = 50,160 × 50,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,920x = 2,516,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,516,025,600/22,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,774.24
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