Finding the Third Proportional to 49,624 and 106,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,624 and 106,832 is: 229,991.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,624 : 106,832 = 106,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,624/106,832 = 106,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,624x = 106,832 × 106,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,624x = 11,413,076,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,413,076,224/49,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,991.06
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