Finding the Third Proportional to 48,576 and 106,156.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,576 and 106,156.50 is: 231,991.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,576 : 106,156.50 = 106,156.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,576/106,156.50 = 106,156.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,576x = 106,156.50 × 106,156.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,576x = 11,269,202,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,269,202,492.25/48,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,991.16
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