Finding the Third Proportional to 48,924 and 73,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,924 and 73,494 is: 110,403.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,924 : 73,494 = 73,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,924/73,494 = 73,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,924x = 73,494 × 73,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,924x = 5,401,368,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,401,368,036/48,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,403.24
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