Finding the Third Proportional to 49,257 and 102,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,257 and 102,017 is: 211,289.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,257 : 102,017 = 102,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,257/102,017 = 102,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,257x = 102,017 × 102,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,257x = 10,407,468,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,407,468,289/49,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,289.12
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