Finding the Third Proportional to 49,384 and 106,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,384 and 106,666 is: 230,391.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,384 : 106,666 = 106,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,384/106,666 = 106,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,384x = 106,666 × 106,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,384x = 11,377,635,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,377,635,556/49,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,391.13
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