Finding the Third Proportional to 23,139 and 50,191.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,139 and 50,191.50 is: 108,871.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,139 : 50,191.50 = 50,191.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,139/50,191.50 = 50,191.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,139x = 50,191.50 × 50,191.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,139x = 2,519,186,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,186,672.25/23,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,871.89
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