Finding the Third Proportional to 48,034 and 105,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,034 and 105,604 is: 232,173.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,034 : 105,604 = 105,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,034/105,604 = 105,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,034x = 105,604 × 105,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,034x = 11,152,204,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,152,204,816/48,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,173.14
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