Finding the Third Proportional to 23,291 and 50,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,291 and 50,520 is: 109,581.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,291 : 50,520 = 50,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,291/50,520 = 50,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,291x = 50,520 × 50,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,291x = 2,552,270,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,552,270,400/23,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,581.83
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