Finding the Third Proportional to 48,893 and 73,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,893 and 73,448 is: 110,334.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,893 : 73,448 = 73,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,893/73,448 = 73,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,893x = 73,448 × 73,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,893x = 5,394,608,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,394,608,704/48,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,334.99
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