Finding the Third Proportional to 48,733 and 106,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,733 and 106,773 is: 233,937.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,733 : 106,773 = 106,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,733/106,773 = 106,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,733x = 106,773 × 106,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,733x = 11,400,473,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,400,473,529/48,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,937.45
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