Finding the Third Proportional to 23,669 and 50,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,669 and 50,770 is: 108,901.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,669 : 50,770 = 50,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,669/50,770 = 50,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,669x = 50,770 × 50,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,669x = 2,577,592,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,577,592,900/23,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,901.64
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