Finding the Third Proportional to 48,207 and 104,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,207 and 104,434 is: 226,242.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,207 : 104,434 = 104,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,207/104,434 = 104,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,207x = 104,434 × 104,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,207x = 10,906,460,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,906,460,356/48,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,242.25
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