Finding the Third Proportional to 49,722 and 96,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,722 and 96,924 is: 188,935.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,722 : 96,924 = 96,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,722/96,924 = 96,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,722x = 96,924 × 96,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,722x = 9,394,261,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,394,261,776/49,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,935.72
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