Finding the Third Proportional to 49,296 and 105,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,296 and 105,964 is: 227,774.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,296 : 105,964 = 105,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,296/105,964 = 105,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,296x = 105,964 × 105,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,296x = 11,228,369,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,228,369,296/49,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,774.45
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