Finding the Third Proportional to 49,380 and 106,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,380 and 106,253 is: 228,629.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,380 : 106,253 = 106,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,380/106,253 = 106,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,380x = 106,253 × 106,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,380x = 11,289,700,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,289,700,009/49,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,629.00
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