Finding the Third Proportional to 49,350 and 75,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,350 and 75,252 is: 114,749.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,350 : 75,252 = 75,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,350/75,252 = 75,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,350x = 75,252 × 75,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,350x = 5,662,863,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,662,863,504/49,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,749.01
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