Finding the Third Proportional to 23,778 and 50,207.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,778 and 50,207.63 is: 106,014.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,778 : 50,207.63 = 50,207.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,778/50,207.63 = 50,207.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,778x = 50,207.63 × 50,207.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,778x = 2,520,805,608.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,805,608.14/23,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,014.20
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