Finding the Third Proportional to 49,404 and 96,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,404 and 96,324 is: 187,804.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,404 : 96,324 = 96,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,404/96,324 = 96,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,404x = 96,324 × 96,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,404x = 9,278,312,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,278,312,976/49,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,804.89
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