Finding the Third Proportional to 48,062 and 102,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,062 and 102,766 is: 219,733.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,062 : 102,766 = 102,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,062/102,766 = 102,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,062x = 102,766 × 102,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,062x = 10,560,850,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,560,850,756/48,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,733.90
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