Finding the Third Proportional to 49,364 and 106,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,364 and 106,608 is: 230,233.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,364 : 106,608 = 106,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,364/106,608 = 106,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,364x = 106,608 × 106,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,364x = 11,365,265,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,365,265,664/49,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,233.89
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