Finding the Third Proportional to 49,054 and 106,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,054 and 106,644 is: 231,845.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,054 : 106,644 = 106,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,054/106,644 = 106,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,054x = 106,644 × 106,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,054x = 11,372,942,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,372,942,736/49,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,845.37
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