Finding the Third Proportional to 22,996 and 49,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,996 and 49,273 is: 105,576.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,996 : 49,273 = 49,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,996/49,273 = 49,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,996x = 49,273 × 49,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,996x = 2,427,828,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,427,828,529/22,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,576.12
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