Finding the Third Proportional to 49,771 and 75,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,771 and 75,447 is: 114,368.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,771 : 75,447 = 75,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,771/75,447 = 75,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,771x = 75,447 × 75,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,771x = 5,692,249,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,692,249,809/49,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,368.81
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