Finding the Third Proportional to 48,845 and 125,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,845 and 125,029 is: 320,037.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,845 : 125,029 = 125,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,845/125,029 = 125,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,845x = 125,029 × 125,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,845x = 15,632,250,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,250,841/48,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,037.89
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