Finding the Third Proportional to 48,222 and 76,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,222 and 76,734 is: 122,104.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,222 : 76,734 = 76,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,222/76,734 = 76,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,222x = 76,734 × 76,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,222x = 5,888,106,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,888,106,756/48,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,104.16
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