Finding the Third Proportional to 22,993 and 50,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,993 and 50,291 is: 109,998.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,993 : 50,291 = 50,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,993/50,291 = 50,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,993x = 50,291 × 50,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,993x = 2,529,184,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,184,681/22,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,998.03
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