Finding the Third Proportional to 49,266 and 106,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,266 and 106,713 is: 231,146.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,266 : 106,713 = 106,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,266/106,713 = 106,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,266x = 106,713 × 106,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,266x = 11,387,664,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,387,664,369/49,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,146.52
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