Finding the Third Proportional to 23,248 and 29,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,248 and 29,850 is: 38,326.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,248 : 29,850 = 29,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,248/29,850 = 29,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,248x = 29,850 × 29,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,248x = 891,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,022,500/23,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,326.85
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