Finding the Third Proportional to 23,302 and 50,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,302 and 50,292 is: 108,543.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,302 : 50,292 = 50,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,302/50,292 = 50,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,302x = 50,292 × 50,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,302x = 2,529,285,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,285,264/23,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,543.70
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