Finding the Third Proportional to 48,135 and 105,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,135 and 105,570 is: 231,536.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,135 : 105,570 = 105,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,135/105,570 = 105,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,135x = 105,570 × 105,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,135x = 11,145,024,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,145,024,900/48,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,536.82
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