Finding the Third Proportional to 49,050 and 77,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,050 and 77,721 is: 123,150.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,050 : 77,721 = 77,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,050/77,721 = 77,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,050x = 77,721 × 77,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,050x = 6,040,553,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,040,553,841/49,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,150.94
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