Finding the Third Proportional to 49,644 and 74,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,644 and 74,924 is: 113,077.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,644 : 74,924 = 74,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,644/74,924 = 74,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,644x = 74,924 × 74,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,644x = 5,613,605,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,613,605,776/49,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,077.23
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