Finding the Third Proportional to 48,708 and 106,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,708 and 106,542 is: 233,045.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,708 : 106,542 = 106,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,708/106,542 = 106,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,708x = 106,542 × 106,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,708x = 11,351,197,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,351,197,764/48,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,045.86
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