Finding the Third Proportional to 48,661 and 106,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,661 and 106,354 is: 232,448.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,661 : 106,354 = 106,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,661/106,354 = 106,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,661x = 106,354 × 106,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,661x = 11,311,173,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,311,173,316/48,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,448.44
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