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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,237 and 74,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,237 and 74,682 is: 115,624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,237 : 74,682 = 74,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,237/74,682 = 74,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,237x = 74,682 × 74,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,237x = 5,577,401,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,401,124/48,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,624.96

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