Finding the Third Proportional to 22,999 and 50,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,999 and 50,210 is: 109,615.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,999 : 50,210 = 50,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,999/50,210 = 50,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,999x = 50,210 × 50,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,999x = 2,521,044,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,044,100/22,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,615.38
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