Finding the Third Proportional to 49,519 and 105,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,519 and 105,950 is: 226,688.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,519 : 105,950 = 105,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,519/105,950 = 105,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,519x = 105,950 × 105,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,519x = 11,225,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,225,402,500/49,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,688.80
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