Finding the Third Proportional to 48,132 and 70,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,132 and 70,011 is: 101,835.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,132 : 70,011 = 70,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,132/70,011 = 70,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,132x = 70,011 × 70,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,132x = 4,901,540,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,901,540,121/48,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,835.37
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