Finding the Third Proportional to 49,626 and 74,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,626 and 74,449 is: 111,688.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,626 : 74,449 = 74,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,626/74,449 = 74,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,626x = 74,449 × 74,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,626x = 5,542,653,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,542,653,601/49,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,688.50
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