Finding the Third Proportional to 23,674 and 48,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,674 and 48,532 is: 99,491.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,674 : 48,532 = 48,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,674/48,532 = 48,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,674x = 48,532 × 48,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,674x = 2,355,355,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,355,355,024/23,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,491.22
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