Finding the Third Proportional to 49,984 and 107,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,984 and 107,312 is: 230,391.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,984 : 107,312 = 107,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,984/107,312 = 107,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,984x = 107,312 × 107,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,984x = 11,515,865,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,515,865,344/49,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,391.03
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