Finding the Third Proportional to 49,128 and 77,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,128 and 77,910 is: 123,554.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,128 : 77,910 = 77,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,128/77,910 = 77,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,128x = 77,910 × 77,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,128x = 6,069,968,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,069,968,100/49,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,554.15
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