Finding the Third Proportional to 48,639 and 72,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,639 and 72,649 is: 108,511.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,639 : 72,649 = 72,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,639/72,649 = 72,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,639x = 72,649 × 72,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,639x = 5,277,877,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,277,877,201/48,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,511.22
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