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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,989 and 50,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,989 and 50,493 is: 110,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,989 : 50,493 = 50,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,989/50,493 = 50,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,989x = 50,493 × 50,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,989x = 2,549,543,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,543,049/22,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,902.74

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