Finding the Third Proportional to 48,394 and 72,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,394 and 72,873 is: 109,734.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,394 : 72,873 = 72,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,394/72,873 = 72,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,394x = 72,873 × 72,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,394x = 5,310,474,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,310,474,129/48,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,734.14
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