Finding the Third Proportional to 49,233 and 107,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,233 and 107,490 is: 234,682.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,233 : 107,490 = 107,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,233/107,490 = 107,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,233x = 107,490 × 107,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,233x = 11,554,100,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,554,100,100/49,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,682.02
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