Finding the Third Proportional to 48,768 and 65,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,768 and 65,367 is: 87,615.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,768 : 65,367 = 65,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,768/65,367 = 65,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,768x = 65,367 × 65,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,768x = 4,272,844,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,272,844,689/48,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,615.75
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