Finding the Third Proportional to 49,972 and 106,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,972 and 106,418 is: 226,622.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,972 : 106,418 = 106,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,972/106,418 = 106,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,972x = 106,418 × 106,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,972x = 11,324,790,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,324,790,724/49,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,622.72
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