Finding the Third Proportional to 49,449 and 76,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,449 and 76,707 is: 118,990.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,449 : 76,707 = 76,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,449/76,707 = 76,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,449x = 76,707 × 76,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,449x = 5,883,963,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,883,963,849/49,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,990.55
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