Finding the Third Proportional to 49,476 and 74,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,476 and 74,202 is: 111,285.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,476 : 74,202 = 74,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,476/74,202 = 74,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,476x = 74,202 × 74,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,476x = 5,505,936,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,505,936,804/49,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,285.00
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