Finding the Third Proportional to 49,170 and 74,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,170 and 74,661 is: 113,367.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,170 : 74,661 = 74,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,170/74,661 = 74,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,170x = 74,661 × 74,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,170x = 5,574,264,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,574,264,921/49,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,367.19
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