Finding the Third Proportional to 49,216 and 106,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,216 and 106,784 is: 231,689.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,216 : 106,784 = 106,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,216/106,784 = 106,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,216x = 106,784 × 106,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,216x = 11,402,822,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,402,822,656/49,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,689.34
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