Finding the Third Proportional to 49,926 and 68,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,926 and 68,408 is: 93,731.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,926 : 68,408 = 68,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,926/68,408 = 68,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,926x = 68,408 × 68,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,926x = 4,679,654,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,679,654,464/49,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,731.81
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