Finding the Third Proportional to 48,642 and 73,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,642 and 73,014 is: 109,597.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,642 : 73,014 = 73,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,642/73,014 = 73,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,642x = 73,014 × 73,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,642x = 5,331,044,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,331,044,196/48,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,597.55
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