Finding the Third Proportional to 48,828 and 106,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,828 and 106,080 is: 230,461.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,828 : 106,080 = 106,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,828/106,080 = 106,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,828x = 106,080 × 106,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,828x = 11,252,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,252,966,400/48,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,461.34
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