Finding the Third Proportional to 23,006 and 50,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,006 and 50,318 is: 110,053.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,006 : 50,318 = 50,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,006/50,318 = 50,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,006x = 50,318 × 50,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,006x = 2,531,901,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,531,901,124/23,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,053.95
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