Finding the Third Proportional to 48,528 and 106,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,528 and 106,830 is: 235,176.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,528 : 106,830 = 106,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,528/106,830 = 106,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,528x = 106,830 × 106,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,528x = 11,412,648,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,412,648,900/48,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,176.58
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