Finding the Third Proportional to 49,068 and 106,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,068 and 106,434 is: 230,867.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,068 : 106,434 = 106,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,068/106,434 = 106,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,068x = 106,434 × 106,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,068x = 11,328,196,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,328,196,356/49,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,867.29
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