Finding the Third Proportional to 48,376 and 101,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,376 and 101,648 is: 213,583.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,376 : 101,648 = 101,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,376/101,648 = 101,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,376x = 101,648 × 101,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,376x = 10,332,315,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,332,315,904/48,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,583.51
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