Finding the Third Proportional to 48,810 and 106,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,810 and 106,570 is: 232,681.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,810 : 106,570 = 106,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,810/106,570 = 106,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,810x = 106,570 × 106,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,810x = 11,357,164,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,357,164,900/48,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,681.11
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