Finding the Third Proportional to 48,320 and 106,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,320 and 106,144 is: 233,165.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,320 : 106,144 = 106,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,320/106,144 = 106,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,320x = 106,144 × 106,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,320x = 11,266,548,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,266,548,736/48,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,165.33
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