Finding the Third Proportional to 23,625 and 48,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,625 and 48,330 is: 98,869.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,625 : 48,330 = 48,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,625/48,330 = 48,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,625x = 48,330 × 48,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,625x = 2,335,788,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,788,900/23,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,869.37
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