Finding the Third Proportional to 23,974 and 48,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,974 and 48,900 is: 99,741.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,974 : 48,900 = 48,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,974/48,900 = 48,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,974x = 48,900 × 48,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,974x = 2,391,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,391,210,000/23,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,741.80
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