Finding the Third Proportional to 48,073 and 104,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,073 and 104,258 is: 226,108.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,073 : 104,258 = 104,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,073/104,258 = 104,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,073x = 104,258 × 104,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,073x = 10,869,730,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,869,730,564/48,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,108.85
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