Finding the Third Proportional to 49,670 and 106,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,670 and 106,443 is: 228,107.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,670 : 106,443 = 106,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,670/106,443 = 106,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,670x = 106,443 × 106,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,670x = 11,330,112,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,330,112,249/49,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,107.76
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