Finding the Third Proportional to 49,522 and 74,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,522 and 74,295 is: 111,460.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,522 : 74,295 = 74,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,522/74,295 = 74,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,522x = 74,295 × 74,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,522x = 5,519,747,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,519,747,025/49,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,460.50
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