Finding the Third Proportional to 48,639 and 66,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,639 and 66,711 is: 91,497.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,639 : 66,711 = 66,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,639/66,711 = 66,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,639x = 66,711 × 66,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,639x = 4,450,357,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,450,357,521/48,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,497.72
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