Finding the Third Proportional to 49,470 and 106,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,470 and 106,350 is: 228,629.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,470 : 106,350 = 106,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,470/106,350 = 106,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,470x = 106,350 × 106,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,470x = 11,310,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,310,322,500/49,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,629.93
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