Finding the Third Proportional to 49,774 and 104,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,774 and 104,158 is: 217,962.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,774 : 104,158 = 104,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,774/104,158 = 104,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,774x = 104,158 × 104,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,774x = 10,848,888,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,848,888,964/49,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,962.97
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