Finding the Third Proportional to 49,272 and 75,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,272 and 75,852 is: 116,770.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,272 : 75,852 = 75,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,272/75,852 = 75,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,272x = 75,852 × 75,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,272x = 5,753,525,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,753,525,904/49,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,770.70
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