Finding the Third Proportional to 48,750 and 73,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,750 and 73,725 is: 111,494.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,750 : 73,725 = 73,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,750/73,725 = 73,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,750x = 73,725 × 73,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,750x = 5,435,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,435,375,625/48,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,494.88
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