Finding the Third Proportional to 49.63 and 98
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Solution
The third proportional to 49.63 and 98 is: 193.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49.63 : 98 = 98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49.63/98 = 98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49.63x = 98 × 98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49.63x = 9,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,604/49.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193.53
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