Finding the Third Proportional to 22,992 and 50,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,992 and 50,400 is: 110,480.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,992 : 50,400 = 50,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,992/50,400 = 50,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,992x = 50,400 × 50,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,992x = 2,540,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,540,160,000/22,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,480.17
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