Finding the Third Proportional to 48,544 and 65,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,544 and 65,192 is: 87,549.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,544 : 65,192 = 65,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,544/65,192 = 65,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,544x = 65,192 × 65,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,544x = 4,249,996,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,249,996,864/48,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,549.38
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