Finding the Third Proportional to 49,956 and 75,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,956 and 75,264 is: 113,393.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,956 : 75,264 = 75,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,956/75,264 = 75,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,956x = 75,264 × 75,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,956x = 5,664,669,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,664,669,696/49,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,393.18
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