Finding the Third Proportional to 48,741 and 106,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,741 and 106,791 is: 233,977.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,741 : 106,791 = 106,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,741/106,791 = 106,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,741x = 106,791 × 106,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,741x = 11,404,317,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,404,317,681/48,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,977.92
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