Finding the Third Proportional to 49,509 and 77,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,509 and 77,301 is: 120,694.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,509 : 77,301 = 77,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,509/77,301 = 77,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,509x = 77,301 × 77,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,509x = 5,975,444,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,975,444,601/49,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,694.11
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