Finding the Third Proportional to 48,435 and 99,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,435 and 99,966 is: 206,321.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,435 : 99,966 = 99,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,435/99,966 = 99,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,435x = 99,966 × 99,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,435x = 9,993,201,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,993,201,156/48,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,321.90
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