Finding the Third Proportional to 48,275 and 99,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,275 and 99,906 is: 206,757.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,275 : 99,906 = 99,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,275/99,906 = 99,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,275x = 99,906 × 99,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,275x = 9,981,208,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,981,208,836/48,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,757.30
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