Finding the Third Proportional to 49,325 and 75,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,325 and 75,216 is: 114,697.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,325 : 75,216 = 75,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,325/75,216 = 75,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,325x = 75,216 × 75,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,325x = 5,657,446,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,657,446,656/49,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,697.35
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