Finding the Third Proportional to 49,752 and 75,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,752 and 75,348 is: 114,112.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,752 : 75,348 = 75,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,752/75,348 = 75,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,752x = 75,348 × 75,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,752x = 5,677,321,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,677,321,104/49,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,112.42
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