Finding the Third Proportional to 48,792 and 106,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,792 and 106,509 is: 232,500.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,792 : 106,509 = 106,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,792/106,509 = 106,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,792x = 106,509 × 106,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,792x = 11,344,167,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,344,167,081/48,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,500.56
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