Finding the Third Proportional to 49,382 and 106,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,382 and 106,804 is: 230,997.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,382 : 106,804 = 106,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,382/106,804 = 106,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,382x = 106,804 × 106,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,382x = 11,407,094,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,407,094,416/49,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,997.01
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