Finding the Third Proportional to 48,690 and 106,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,690 and 106,148 is: 231,410.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,690 : 106,148 = 106,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,690/106,148 = 106,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,690x = 106,148 × 106,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,690x = 11,267,397,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,267,397,904/48,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,410.92
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