Finding the Third Proportional to 48,748 and 77,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,748 and 77,532 is: 123,311.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,748 : 77,532 = 77,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,748/77,532 = 77,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,748x = 77,532 × 77,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,748x = 6,011,211,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,011,211,024/48,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,311.95
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