Finding the Third Proportional to 49,052 and 77,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,052 and 77,724 is: 123,155.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,052 : 77,724 = 77,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,052/77,724 = 77,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,052x = 77,724 × 77,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,052x = 6,041,020,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,041,020,176/49,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,155.43
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