Finding the Third Proportional to 49,206 and 75,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,206 and 75,654 is: 116,317.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,206 : 75,654 = 75,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,206/75,654 = 75,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,206x = 75,654 × 75,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,206x = 5,723,527,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,723,527,716/49,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,317.68
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