Finding the Third Proportional to 48,130 and 105,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,130 and 105,560 is: 231,517.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,130 : 105,560 = 105,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,130/105,560 = 105,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,130x = 105,560 × 105,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,130x = 11,142,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,142,913,600/48,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,517.01
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