Finding the Third Proportional to 48,154 and 105,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,154 and 105,644 is: 231,770.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,154 : 105,644 = 105,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,154/105,644 = 105,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,154x = 105,644 × 105,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,154x = 11,160,654,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,160,654,736/48,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,770.04
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