Finding the Third Proportional to 49,472 and 74,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,472 and 74,190 is: 111,258.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,472 : 74,190 = 74,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,472/74,190 = 74,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,472x = 74,190 × 74,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,472x = 5,504,156,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,504,156,100/49,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,258.01
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