Finding the Third Proportional to 48,222 and 98,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,222 and 98,790 is: 202,386.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,222 : 98,790 = 98,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,222/98,790 = 98,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,222x = 98,790 × 98,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,222x = 9,759,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,759,464,100/48,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,386.13
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