Finding the Third Proportional to 48,268 and 106,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,268 and 106,904 is: 236,771.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,268 : 106,904 = 106,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,268/106,904 = 106,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,268x = 106,904 × 106,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,268x = 11,428,465,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,428,465,216/48,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,771.05
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