Finding the Third Proportional to 48,227 and 98,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,227 and 98,800 is: 202,406.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,227 : 98,800 = 98,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,227/98,800 = 98,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,227x = 98,800 × 98,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,227x = 9,761,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,761,440,000/48,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,406.12
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