Finding the Third Proportional to 49,498 and 110,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,498 and 110,036 is: 244,614.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,498 : 110,036 = 110,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,498/110,036 = 110,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,498x = 110,036 × 110,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,498x = 12,107,921,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,107,921,296/49,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,614.35
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