Finding the Third Proportional to 22,983 and 49,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,983 and 49,854 is: 108,141.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,983 : 49,854 = 49,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,983/49,854 = 49,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,983x = 49,854 × 49,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,983x = 2,485,421,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,485,421,316/22,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,141.73
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