Finding the Third Proportional to 49,166 and 106,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,166 and 106,676 is: 231,456.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,166 : 106,676 = 106,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,166/106,676 = 106,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,166x = 106,676 × 106,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,166x = 11,379,768,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,379,768,976/49,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,456.07
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