Finding the Third Proportional to 23,076 and 50,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,076 and 50,310 is: 109,685.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,076 : 50,310 = 50,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,076/50,310 = 50,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,076x = 50,310 × 50,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,076x = 2,531,096,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,531,096,100/23,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,685.22
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