Finding the Third Proportional to 48,486 and 74,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,486 and 74,889 is: 115,669.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,486 : 74,889 = 74,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,486/74,889 = 74,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,486x = 74,889 × 74,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,486x = 5,608,362,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,608,362,321/48,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,669.73
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