Finding the Third Proportional to 23,382 and 49,569.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,382 and 49,569.75 is: 105,087.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,382 : 49,569.75 = 49,569.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,382/49,569.75 = 49,569.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,382x = 49,569.75 × 49,569.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,382x = 2,457,160,115.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,160,115.06/23,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,087.68
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