Finding the Third Proportional to 48,456 and 106,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,456 and 106,250 is: 232,975.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,456 : 106,250 = 106,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,456/106,250 = 106,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,456x = 106,250 × 106,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,456x = 11,289,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,289,062,500/48,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,975.53
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