Finding the Third Proportional to 49,066 and 77,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,066 and 77,822 is: 123,430.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,066 : 77,822 = 77,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,066/77,822 = 77,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,066x = 77,822 × 77,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,066x = 6,056,263,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,056,263,684/49,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,430.96
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