Finding the Third Proportional to 49,077 and 75,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,077 and 75,573 is: 116,373.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,077 : 75,573 = 75,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,077/75,573 = 75,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,077x = 75,573 × 75,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,077x = 5,711,278,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,711,278,329/49,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,373.83
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