Finding the Third Proportional to 48,534 and 75,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,534 and 75,393 is: 117,115.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,534 : 75,393 = 75,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,534/75,393 = 75,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,534x = 75,393 × 75,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,534x = 5,684,104,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,684,104,449/48,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,115.93
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