Finding the Third Proportional to 23,078 and 50,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,078 and 50,548 is: 110,715.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,078 : 50,548 = 50,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,078/50,548 = 50,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,078x = 50,548 × 50,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,078x = 2,555,100,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,555,100,304/23,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,715.85
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