Finding the Third Proportional to 48,730 and 66,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,730 and 66,035 is: 89,485.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,730 : 66,035 = 66,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,730/66,035 = 66,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,730x = 66,035 × 66,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,730x = 4,360,621,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,360,621,225/48,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,485.35
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