Finding the Third Proportional to 49,308 and 77,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,308 and 77,247 is: 121,016.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,308 : 77,247 = 77,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,308/77,247 = 77,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,308x = 77,247 × 77,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,308x = 5,967,099,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,967,099,009/49,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,016.85
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