Finding the Third Proportional to 49,225 and 106,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,225 and 106,685 is: 231,217.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,225 : 106,685 = 106,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,225/106,685 = 106,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,225x = 106,685 × 106,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,225x = 11,381,689,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,381,689,225/49,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,217.66
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