Finding the Third Proportional to 48,658 and 104,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,658 and 104,820 is: 225,805.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,658 : 104,820 = 104,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,658/104,820 = 104,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,658x = 104,820 × 104,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,658x = 10,987,232,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,987,232,400/48,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,805.26
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