Finding the Third Proportional to 48,825 and 106,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,825 and 106,599 is: 232,736.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,825 : 106,599 = 106,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,825/106,599 = 106,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,825x = 106,599 × 106,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,825x = 11,363,346,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,363,346,801/48,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,736.24
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