Finding the Third Proportional to 48,252 and 105,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,252 and 105,000 is: 228,487.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,252 : 105,000 = 105,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,252/105,000 = 105,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,252x = 105,000 × 105,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,252x = 11,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,025,000,000/48,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,487.94
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