Finding the Third Proportional to 48,534 and 72,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,534 and 72,729 is: 108,985.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,534 : 72,729 = 72,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,534/72,729 = 72,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,534x = 72,729 × 72,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,534x = 5,289,507,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,289,507,441/48,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,985.61
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