Finding the Third Proportional to 23,220 and 49,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,220 and 49,200 is: 104,248.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,220 : 49,200 = 49,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,220/49,200 = 49,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,220x = 49,200 × 49,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,220x = 2,420,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,640,000/23,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,248.06
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