Finding the Third Proportional to 22,959 and 49,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,959 and 49,419 is: 106,373.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,959 : 49,419 = 49,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,959/49,419 = 49,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,959x = 49,419 × 49,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,959x = 2,442,237,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,442,237,561/22,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,373.86
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