Finding the Third Proportional to 49,954 and 108,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,954 and 108,208 is: 234,395.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,954 : 108,208 = 108,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,954/108,208 = 108,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,954x = 108,208 × 108,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,954x = 11,708,971,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,708,971,264/49,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,395.07
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