Finding the Third Proportional to 49,804 and 68,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,804 and 68,334 is: 93,758.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,804 : 68,334 = 68,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,804/68,334 = 68,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,804x = 68,334 × 68,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,804x = 4,669,535,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,669,535,556/49,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,758.24
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