Finding the Third Proportional to 49,296 and 73,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,296 and 73,752 is: 110,340.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,296 : 73,752 = 73,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,296/73,752 = 73,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,296x = 73,752 × 73,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,296x = 5,439,357,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,439,357,504/49,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,340.75
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