Finding the Third Proportional to 48,232 and 66,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,232 and 66,408 is: 91,433.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,232 : 66,408 = 66,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,232/66,408 = 66,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,232x = 66,408 × 66,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,232x = 4,410,022,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,022,464/48,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,433.54
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