Finding the Third Proportional to 48,524 and 77,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,524 and 77,806 is: 124,758.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,524 : 77,806 = 77,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,524/77,806 = 77,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,524x = 77,806 × 77,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,524x = 6,053,773,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,053,773,636/48,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,758.34
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