Finding the Third Proportional to 49,858 and 107,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,858 and 107,543 is: 231,968.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,858 : 107,543 = 107,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,858/107,543 = 107,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,858x = 107,543 × 107,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,858x = 11,565,496,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,565,496,849/49,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,968.73
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