Finding the Third Proportional to 48,220 and 76,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,220 and 76,708 is: 122,026.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,220 : 76,708 = 76,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,220/76,708 = 76,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,220x = 76,708 × 76,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,220x = 5,884,117,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,884,117,264/48,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,026.49
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