Finding the Third Proportional to 23,904 and 50,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,904 and 50,652 is: 107,330.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,904 : 50,652 = 50,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,904/50,652 = 50,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,904x = 50,652 × 50,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,904x = 2,565,625,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,565,625,104/23,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,330.37
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