Finding the Third Proportional to 48,621 and 100,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,621 and 100,612 is: 208,197.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,621 : 100,612 = 100,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,621/100,612 = 100,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,621x = 100,612 × 100,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,621x = 10,122,774,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,122,774,544/48,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,197.58
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