Finding the Third Proportional to 48,774 and 106,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,774 and 106,854 is: 234,095.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,774 : 106,854 = 106,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,774/106,854 = 106,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,774x = 106,854 × 106,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,774x = 11,417,777,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,417,777,316/48,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,095.57
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