Finding the Third Proportional to 49,346 and 75,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,346 and 75,246 is: 114,740.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,346 : 75,246 = 75,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,346/75,246 = 75,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,346x = 75,246 × 75,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,346x = 5,661,960,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,661,960,516/49,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,740.01
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