Finding the Third Proportional to 48,480 and 71,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,480 and 71,184 is: 104,520.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,480 : 71,184 = 71,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,480/71,184 = 71,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,480x = 71,184 × 71,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,480x = 5,067,161,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,067,161,856/48,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,520.67
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