Finding the Third Proportional to 49,709 and 104,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,709 and 104,548 is: 219,885.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,709 : 104,548 = 104,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,709/104,548 = 104,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,709x = 104,548 × 104,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,709x = 10,930,284,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,930,284,304/49,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,885.42
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