Finding the Third Proportional to 49,122 and 75,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,122 and 75,547 is: 116,187.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,122 : 75,547 = 75,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,122/75,547 = 75,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,122x = 75,547 × 75,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,122x = 5,707,349,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,707,349,209/49,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,187.23
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