Finding the Third Proportional to 49,741 and 77,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,741 and 77,133 is: 119,609.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,741 : 77,133 = 77,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,741/77,133 = 77,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,741x = 77,133 × 77,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,741x = 5,949,499,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,949,499,689/49,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,609.57
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