Finding the Third Proportional to 48,666 and 99,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,666 and 99,744 is: 204,431.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,666 : 99,744 = 99,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,666/99,744 = 99,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,666x = 99,744 × 99,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,666x = 9,948,865,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,948,865,536/48,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,431.54
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