Finding the Third Proportional to 48,276 and 104,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,276 and 104,328 is: 225,460.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,276 : 104,328 = 104,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,276/104,328 = 104,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,276x = 104,328 × 104,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,276x = 10,884,331,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,884,331,584/48,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,460.51
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