Finding the Third Proportional to 48,477 and 101,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,477 and 101,369 is: 211,970.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,477 : 101,369 = 101,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,477/101,369 = 101,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,477x = 101,369 × 101,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,477x = 10,275,674,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,275,674,161/48,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,970.09
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