Finding the Third Proportional to 49,428 and 67,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,428 and 67,230 is: 91,443.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,428 : 67,230 = 67,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,428/67,230 = 67,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,428x = 67,230 × 67,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,428x = 4,519,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,872,900/49,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,443.57
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