Finding the Third Proportional to 48,752 and 106,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,752 and 106,316 is: 231,848.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,752 : 106,316 = 106,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,752/106,316 = 106,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,752x = 106,316 × 106,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,752x = 11,303,091,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,303,091,856/48,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,848.78
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