Finding the Third Proportional to 49,874 and 73,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,874 and 73,335 is: 107,832.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,874 : 73,335 = 73,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,874/73,335 = 73,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,874x = 73,335 × 73,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,874x = 5,378,022,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,378,022,225/49,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,832.18
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