Finding the Third Proportional to 48,728 and 106,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,728 and 106,568 is: 233,063.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,728 : 106,568 = 106,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,728/106,568 = 106,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,728x = 106,568 × 106,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,728x = 11,356,738,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,356,738,624/48,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,063.92
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