Finding the Third Proportional to 48,388 and 73,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,388 and 73,313 is: 111,077.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,388 : 73,313 = 73,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,388/73,313 = 73,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,388x = 73,313 × 73,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,388x = 5,374,795,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,374,795,969/48,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,077.04
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