Finding the Third Proportional to 49,824 and 74,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,824 and 74,796 is: 112,284.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,824 : 74,796 = 74,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,824/74,796 = 74,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,824x = 74,796 × 74,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,824x = 5,594,441,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,594,441,616/49,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,284.07
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