Finding the Third Proportional to 48,472 and 98,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,472 and 98,726 is: 201,081.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,472 : 98,726 = 98,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,472/98,726 = 98,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,472x = 98,726 × 98,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,472x = 9,746,823,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,746,823,076/48,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,081.51
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