Finding the Third Proportional to 49,984 and 104,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,984 and 104,556 is: 218,709.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,984 : 104,556 = 104,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,984/104,556 = 104,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,984x = 104,556 × 104,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,984x = 10,931,957,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,931,957,136/49,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,709.13
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