Finding the Third Proportional to 48,332 and 98,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,332 and 98,022 is: 198,798.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,332 : 98,022 = 98,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,332/98,022 = 98,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,332x = 98,022 × 98,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,332x = 9,608,312,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,608,312,484/48,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,798.16
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