Finding the Third Proportional to 48,052 and 104,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,052 and 104,215 is: 226,021.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,052 : 104,215 = 104,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,052/104,215 = 104,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,052x = 104,215 × 104,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,052x = 10,860,766,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,860,766,225/48,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,021.11
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