Finding the Third Proportional to 48,160 and 63,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,160 and 63,903 is: 84,792.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,160 : 63,903 = 63,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,160/63,903 = 63,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,160x = 63,903 × 63,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,160x = 4,083,593,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,083,593,409/48,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,792.22
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