Finding the Third Proportional to 48,829 and 104,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,829 and 104,570 is: 223,942.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,829 : 104,570 = 104,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,829/104,570 = 104,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,829x = 104,570 × 104,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,829x = 10,934,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,934,884,900/48,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,942.43
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