Finding the Third Proportional to 22,970 and 48,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,970 and 48,673 is: 103,137.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,970 : 48,673 = 48,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,970/48,673 = 48,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,970x = 48,673 × 48,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,970x = 2,369,060,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,369,060,929/22,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,137.18
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