Finding the Third Proportional to 48,712 and 104,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,712 and 104,822 is: 225,563.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,712 : 104,822 = 104,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,712/104,822 = 104,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,712x = 104,822 × 104,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,712x = 10,987,651,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,987,651,684/48,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,563.55
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