Finding the Third Proportional to 48,186 and 75,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,186 and 75,194 is: 117,339.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,186 : 75,194 = 75,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,186/75,194 = 75,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,186x = 75,194 × 75,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,186x = 5,654,137,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,654,137,636/48,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,339.84
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