Finding the Third Proportional to 49,244 and 108,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,244 and 108,344 is: 238,372.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,244 : 108,344 = 108,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,244/108,344 = 108,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,244x = 108,344 × 108,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,244x = 11,738,422,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,738,422,336/49,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,372.64
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