Finding the Third Proportional to 49,164 and 73,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,164 and 73,794 is: 110,763.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,164 : 73,794 = 73,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,164/73,794 = 73,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,164x = 73,794 × 73,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,164x = 5,445,554,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,445,554,436/49,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,763.05
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