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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,220 and 74,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,220 and 74,657 is: 115,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,220 : 74,657 = 74,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,220/74,657 = 74,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,220x = 74,657 × 74,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,220x = 5,573,667,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,667,649/48,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,588.30

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