Finding the Third Proportional to 48,158 and 71,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,158 and 71,727 is: 106,830.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,158 : 71,727 = 71,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,158/71,727 = 71,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,158x = 71,727 × 71,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,158x = 5,144,762,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,144,762,529/48,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,830.90
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