Finding the Third Proportional to 49,292 and 104,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,292 and 104,737 is: 222,548.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,292 : 104,737 = 104,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,292/104,737 = 104,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,292x = 104,737 × 104,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,292x = 10,969,839,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,969,839,169/49,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,548.06
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