Finding the Third Proportional to 48,303 and 63,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,303 and 63,669 is: 83,923.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,303 : 63,669 = 63,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,303/63,669 = 63,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,303x = 63,669 × 63,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,303x = 4,053,741,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,053,741,561/48,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,923.18
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