Finding the Third Proportional to 48,602 and 76,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,602 and 76,143 is: 119,290.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,602 : 76,143 = 76,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,602/76,143 = 76,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,602x = 76,143 × 76,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,602x = 5,797,756,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,797,756,449/48,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,290.49
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