Finding the Third Proportional to 49,266 and 75,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,266 and 75,807 is: 116,646.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,266 : 75,807 = 75,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,266/75,807 = 75,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,266x = 75,807 × 75,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,266x = 5,746,701,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,746,701,249/49,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,646.39
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