Finding the Third Proportional to 49,174 and 106,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,174 and 106,674 is: 231,409.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,174 : 106,674 = 106,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,174/106,674 = 106,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,174x = 106,674 × 106,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,174x = 11,379,342,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,379,342,276/49,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,409.73
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