Finding the Third Proportional to 49,306 and 107,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,306 and 107,828 is: 235,810.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,306 : 107,828 = 107,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,306/107,828 = 107,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,306x = 107,828 × 107,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,306x = 11,626,877,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,626,877,584/49,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,810.60
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