Finding the Third Proportional to 49,660 and 108,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,660 and 108,072 is: 235,190.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,660 : 108,072 = 108,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,660/108,072 = 108,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,660x = 108,072 × 108,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,660x = 11,679,557,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,679,557,184/49,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,190.44
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