Finding the Third Proportional to 48,826 and 75,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,826 and 75,832 is: 117,775.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,826 : 75,832 = 75,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,826/75,832 = 75,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,826x = 75,832 × 75,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,826x = 5,750,492,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,750,492,224/48,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,775.21
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