Finding the Third Proportional to 48,432 and 72,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,432 and 72,927 is: 109,810.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,432 : 72,927 = 72,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,432/72,927 = 72,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,432x = 72,927 × 72,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,432x = 5,318,347,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,318,347,329/48,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,810.61
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