Finding the Third Proportional to 48,892 and 73,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,892 and 73,446 is: 110,331.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,892 : 73,446 = 73,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,892/73,446 = 73,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,892x = 73,446 × 73,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,892x = 5,394,314,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,394,314,916/48,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,331.24
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