Finding the Third Proportional to 49,882 and 67,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,882 and 67,208 is: 90,552.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,882 : 67,208 = 67,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,882/67,208 = 67,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,882x = 67,208 × 67,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,882x = 4,516,915,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,516,915,264/49,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,552.01
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