Finding the Third Proportional to 23,690 and 51,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,690 and 51,557 is: 112,204.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,690 : 51,557 = 51,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,690/51,557 = 51,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,690x = 51,557 × 51,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,690x = 2,658,124,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,124,249/23,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,204.48
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