Finding the Third Proportional to 48,564 and 71,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,564 and 71,104 is: 104,105.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,564 : 71,104 = 71,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,564/71,104 = 71,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,564x = 71,104 × 71,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,564x = 5,055,778,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,055,778,816/48,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,105.49
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