Finding the Third Proportional to 49,414 and 73,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,414 and 73,985 is: 110,773.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,414 : 73,985 = 73,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,414/73,985 = 73,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,414x = 73,985 × 73,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,414x = 5,473,780,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,473,780,225/49,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,773.87
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