Finding the Third Proportional to 48,668 and 104,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,668 and 104,610 is: 224,855.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,668 : 104,610 = 104,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,668/104,610 = 104,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,668x = 104,610 × 104,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,668x = 10,943,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,943,252,100/48,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,855.18
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