Finding the Third Proportional to 21,966 and 48,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,966 and 48,113 is: 105,383.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,966 : 48,113 = 48,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,966/48,113 = 48,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,966x = 48,113 × 48,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,966x = 2,314,860,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,314,860,769/21,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,383.81
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