Finding the Third Proportional to 48,214 and 103,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,214 and 103,830 is: 223,600.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,214 : 103,830 = 103,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,214/103,830 = 103,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,214x = 103,830 × 103,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,214x = 10,780,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,780,668,900/48,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,600.38
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