Finding the Third Proportional to 48,680 and 99,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,680 and 99,664 is: 204,045.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,680 : 99,664 = 99,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,680/99,664 = 99,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,680x = 99,664 × 99,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,680x = 9,932,912,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,932,912,896/48,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,045.05
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