Finding the Third Proportional to 48,914 and 69,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,914 and 69,963 is: 100,069.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,914 : 69,963 = 69,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,914/69,963 = 69,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,914x = 69,963 × 69,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,914x = 4,894,821,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,894,821,369/48,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,069.95
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