Finding the Third Proportional to 49,664 and 77,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,664 and 77,696 is: 121,550.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,664 : 77,696 = 77,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,664/77,696 = 77,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,664x = 77,696 × 77,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,664x = 6,036,668,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,036,668,416/49,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,550.19
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