Finding the Third Proportional to 49,323 and 69,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,323 and 69,791 is: 98,752.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,323 : 69,791 = 69,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,323/69,791 = 69,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,323x = 69,791 × 69,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,323x = 4,870,783,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,870,783,681/49,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,752.79
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