Finding the Third Proportional to 49,671 and 101,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,671 and 101,529 is: 207,528.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,671 : 101,529 = 101,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,671/101,529 = 101,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,671x = 101,529 × 101,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,671x = 10,308,137,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,308,137,841/49,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,528.29
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