Finding the Third Proportional to 49,904 and 75,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,904 and 75,373 is: 113,840.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,904 : 75,373 = 75,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,904/75,373 = 75,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,904x = 75,373 × 75,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,904x = 5,681,089,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,681,089,129/49,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,840.36
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