Finding the Third Proportional to 48,161 and 63,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,161 and 63,904 is: 84,793.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,161 : 63,904 = 63,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,161/63,904 = 63,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,161x = 63,904 × 63,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,161x = 4,083,721,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,083,721,216/48,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,793.12
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