Finding the Third Proportional to 48,544 and 104,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,544 and 104,744 is: 226,007.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,544 : 104,744 = 104,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,544/104,744 = 104,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,544x = 104,744 × 104,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,544x = 10,971,305,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,971,305,536/48,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,007.45
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