Finding the Third Proportional to 49,510 and 106,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,510 and 106,828 is: 230,503.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,510 : 106,828 = 106,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,510/106,828 = 106,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,510x = 106,828 × 106,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,510x = 11,412,221,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,412,221,584/49,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,503.36
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