Finding the Third Proportional to 49,824 and 106,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,824 and 106,696 is: 228,485.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,824 : 106,696 = 106,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,824/106,696 = 106,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,824x = 106,696 × 106,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,824x = 11,384,036,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,384,036,416/49,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,485.00
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