Finding the Third Proportional to 48,776 and 66,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,776 and 66,250 is: 89,984.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,776 : 66,250 = 66,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,776/66,250 = 66,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,776x = 66,250 × 66,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,776x = 4,389,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,389,062,500/48,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,984.06
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