Finding the Third Proportional to 48,822 and 99,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,822 and 99,000 is: 200,749.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,822 : 99,000 = 99,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,822/99,000 = 99,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,822x = 99,000 × 99,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,822x = 9,801,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,801,000,000/48,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,749.66
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