Finding the Third Proportional to 48,330 and 106,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,330 and 106,467 is: 234,538.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,330 : 106,467 = 106,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,330/106,467 = 106,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,330x = 106,467 × 106,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,330x = 11,335,222,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,335,222,089/48,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,538.01
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