Finding the Third Proportional to 48,381 and 74,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,381 and 74,760 is: 115,521.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,381 : 74,760 = 74,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,381/74,760 = 74,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,381x = 74,760 × 74,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,381x = 5,589,057,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,589,057,600/48,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,521.75
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