Finding the Third Proportional to 48,672 and 99,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,672 and 99,648 is: 204,013.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,672 : 99,648 = 99,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,672/99,648 = 99,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,672x = 99,648 × 99,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,672x = 9,929,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,929,723,904/48,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,013.07
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