Finding the Third Proportional to 48,622 and 100,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,622 and 100,619 is: 208,222.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,622 : 100,619 = 100,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,622/100,619 = 100,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,622x = 100,619 × 100,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,622x = 10,124,183,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,124,183,161/48,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,222.27
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