Finding the Third Proportional to 49,321 and 75,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,321 and 75,210 is: 114,688.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,321 : 75,210 = 75,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,321/75,210 = 75,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,321x = 75,210 × 75,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,321x = 5,656,544,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,656,544,100/49,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,688.35
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