Finding the Third Proportional to 48,878 and 74,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,878 and 74,198 is: 112,634.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,878 : 74,198 = 74,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,878/74,198 = 74,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,878x = 74,198 × 74,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,878x = 5,505,343,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,505,343,204/48,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,634.38
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