Finding the Third Proportional to 49,712 and 75,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,712 and 75,292 is: 114,034.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,712 : 75,292 = 75,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,712/75,292 = 75,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,712x = 75,292 × 75,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,712x = 5,668,885,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,668,885,264/49,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,034.54
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