Finding the Third Proportional to 49,827 and 74,603.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,827 and 74,603.25 is: 111,699.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,827 : 74,603.25 = 74,603.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,827/74,603.25 = 74,603.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,827x = 74,603.25 × 74,603.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,827x = 5,565,644,910.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,565,644,910.56/49,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,699.38
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