Finding the Third Proportional to 33,044 and 49,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,044 and 49,575 is: 74,376.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,044 : 49,575 = 49,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,044/49,575 = 49,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,044x = 49,575 × 49,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,044x = 2,457,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,680,625/33,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,376.00
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