Finding the Third Proportional to 49,716 and 96,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,716 and 96,912 is: 188,911.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,716 : 96,912 = 96,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,716/96,912 = 96,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,716x = 96,912 × 96,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,716x = 9,391,935,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,391,935,744/49,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,911.73
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