Finding the Third Proportional to 49,344 and 110,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,344 and 110,400 is: 247,003.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,344 : 110,400 = 110,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,344/110,400 = 110,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,344x = 110,400 × 110,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,344x = 12,188,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,188,160,000/49,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,003.89
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