Finding the Third Proportional to 48,474 and 102,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,474 and 102,536 is: 216,892.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,474 : 102,536 = 102,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,474/102,536 = 102,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,474x = 102,536 × 102,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,474x = 10,513,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,513,631,296/48,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,892.18
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