Finding the Third Proportional to 23,290 and 47,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,290 and 47,660 is: 97,530.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,290 : 47,660 = 47,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,290/47,660 = 47,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,290x = 47,660 × 47,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,290x = 2,271,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,271,475,600/23,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,530.08
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