Finding the Third Proportional to 48,352 and 101,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,352 and 101,600 is: 213,487.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,352 : 101,600 = 101,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,352/101,600 = 101,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,352x = 101,600 × 101,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,352x = 10,322,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,322,560,000/48,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,487.76
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