Finding the Third Proportional to 48,048 and 71,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,048 and 71,880 is: 107,532.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,048 : 71,880 = 71,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,048/71,880 = 71,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,048x = 71,880 × 71,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,048x = 5,166,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,166,734,400/48,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,532.77
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