Finding the Third Proportional to 49,878 and 106,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,878 and 106,669 is: 228,122.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,878 : 106,669 = 106,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,878/106,669 = 106,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,878x = 106,669 × 106,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,878x = 11,378,275,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,378,275,561/49,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,122.13
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