Finding the Third Proportional to 48,234 and 100,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,234 and 100,164 is: 208,003.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,234 : 100,164 = 100,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,234/100,164 = 100,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,234x = 100,164 × 100,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,234x = 10,032,826,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,032,826,896/48,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,003.21
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