Finding the Third Proportional to 49,664 and 106,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,664 and 106,048 is: 226,445.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,664 : 106,048 = 106,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,664/106,048 = 106,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,664x = 106,048 × 106,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,664x = 11,246,178,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,246,178,304/49,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,445.28
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