Finding the Third Proportional to 48,589 and 104,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,589 and 104,834 is: 226,186.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,589 : 104,834 = 104,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,589/104,834 = 104,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,589x = 104,834 × 104,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,589x = 10,990,167,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,990,167,556/48,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,186.33
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