Finding the Third Proportional to 23,454 and 50,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,454 and 50,823 is: 110,129.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,454 : 50,823 = 50,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,454/50,823 = 50,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,454x = 50,823 × 50,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,454x = 2,582,977,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,977,329/23,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,129.50
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