Finding the Third Proportional to 49,149 and 73,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,149 and 73,773 is: 110,733.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,149 : 73,773 = 73,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,149/73,773 = 73,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,149x = 73,773 × 73,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,149x = 5,442,455,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,442,455,529/49,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,733.80
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