Finding the Third Proportional to 49,427 and 76,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,427 and 76,598 is: 118,705.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,427 : 76,598 = 76,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,427/76,598 = 76,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,427x = 76,598 × 76,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,427x = 5,867,253,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,867,253,604/49,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,705.44
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