Finding the Third Proportional to 48,963 and 73,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,963 and 73,260 is: 109,613.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,963 : 73,260 = 73,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,963/73,260 = 73,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,963x = 73,260 × 73,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,963x = 5,367,027,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,367,027,600/48,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,613.95
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