Finding the Third Proportional to 48,698 and 75,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,698 and 75,197 is: 116,115.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,698 : 75,197 = 75,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,698/75,197 = 75,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,698x = 75,197 × 75,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,698x = 5,654,588,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,654,588,809/48,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,115.42
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