Finding the Third Proportional to 48,548 and 73,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,548 and 73,164 is: 110,261.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,548 : 73,164 = 73,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,548/73,164 = 73,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,548x = 73,164 × 73,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,548x = 5,352,970,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,352,970,896/48,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,261.41
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