Finding the Third Proportional to 48,790 and 99,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,790 and 99,308 is: 202,133.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,790 : 99,308 = 99,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,790/99,308 = 99,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,790x = 99,308 × 99,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,790x = 9,862,078,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,862,078,864/48,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,133.20
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