Finding the Third Proportional to 48,669 and 99,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,669 and 99,750 is: 204,443.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,669 : 99,750 = 99,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,669/99,750 = 99,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,669x = 99,750 × 99,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,669x = 9,950,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,950,062,500/48,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,443.54
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