Finding the Third Proportional to 48,211 and 103,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,211 and 103,821.50 is: 223,577.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,211 : 103,821.50 = 103,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,211/103,821.50 = 103,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,211x = 103,821.50 × 103,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,211x = 10,778,903,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,778,903,862.25/48,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,577.69
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