Finding the Third Proportional to 37,740 and 48,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,740 and 48,402 is: 62,076.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,740 : 48,402 = 48,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,740/48,402 = 48,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,740x = 48,402 × 48,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,740x = 2,342,753,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,342,753,604/37,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,076.14
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