Finding the Third Proportional to 49,292 and 77,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,292 and 77,225 is: 120,987.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,292 : 77,225 = 77,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,292/77,225 = 77,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,292x = 77,225 × 77,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,292x = 5,963,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,963,700,625/49,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,987.19
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