Finding the Third Proportional to 49,303 and 73,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,303 and 73,869 is: 110,675.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,303 : 73,869 = 73,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,303/73,869 = 73,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,303x = 73,869 × 73,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,303x = 5,456,629,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,456,629,161/49,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,675.40
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