Finding the Third Proportional to 49,308 and 75,190.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,308 and 75,190.50 is: 114,659.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,308 : 75,190.50 = 75,190.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,308/75,190.50 = 75,190.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,308x = 75,190.50 × 75,190.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,308x = 5,653,611,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,653,611,290.25/49,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,659.11
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