Finding the Third Proportional to 49,275 and 105,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,275 and 105,930 is: 227,725.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,275 : 105,930 = 105,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,275/105,930 = 105,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,275x = 105,930 × 105,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,275x = 11,221,164,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,221,164,900/49,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,725.32
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