Finding the Third Proportional to 48,060 and 102,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,060 and 102,762 is: 219,725.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,060 : 102,762 = 102,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,060/102,762 = 102,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,060x = 102,762 × 102,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,060x = 10,560,028,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,560,028,644/48,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,725.94
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