Finding the Third Proportional to 48,270 and 74,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,270 and 74,740 is: 115,725.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,270 : 74,740 = 74,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,270/74,740 = 74,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,270x = 74,740 × 74,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,270x = 5,586,067,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,586,067,600/48,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,725.45
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