Finding the Third Proportional to 48,114 and 71,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,114 and 71,226 is: 105,440.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,114 : 71,226 = 71,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,114/71,226 = 71,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,114x = 71,226 × 71,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,114x = 5,073,143,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,073,143,076/48,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,440.06
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