Finding the Third Proportional to 48,824 and 106,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,824 and 106,072 is: 230,445.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,824 : 106,072 = 106,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,824/106,072 = 106,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,824x = 106,072 × 106,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,824x = 11,251,269,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,251,269,184/48,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,445.46
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