Finding the Third Proportional to 49.04 and 74.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 49.04 and 74.99 is: 114.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49.04 : 74.99 = 74.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49.04/74.99 = 74.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49.04x = 74.99 × 74.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49.04x = 5,623.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,623.24/49.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114.66
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