Finding the Third Proportional to 48,224 and 70,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,224 and 70,450 is: 102,919.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,224 : 70,450 = 70,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,224/70,450 = 70,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,224x = 70,450 × 70,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,224x = 4,963,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,963,202,500/48,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,919.76
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