Finding the Third Proportional to 48,904 and 80,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,904 and 80,913 is: 133,872.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,904 : 80,913 = 80,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,904/80,913 = 80,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,904x = 80,913 × 80,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,904x = 6,546,913,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,546,913,569/48,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,872.76
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