Finding the Third Proportional to 22,991 and 49,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,991 and 49,263 is: 105,556.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,991 : 49,263 = 49,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,991/49,263 = 49,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,991x = 49,263 × 49,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,991x = 2,426,843,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,426,843,169/22,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,556.23
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