Finding the Third Proportional to 48,330 and 68,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,330 and 68,060 is: 95,844.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,330 : 68,060 = 68,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,330/68,060 = 68,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,330x = 68,060 × 68,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,330x = 4,632,163,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,632,163,600/48,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,844.48
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