Finding the Third Proportional to 48,651 and 100,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,651 and 100,947 is: 209,457.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,651 : 100,947 = 100,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,651/100,947 = 100,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,651x = 100,947 × 100,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,651x = 10,190,296,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,190,296,809/48,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,457.09
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