Finding the Third Proportional to 48,834 and 100,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,834 and 100,259 is: 205,837.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,834 : 100,259 = 100,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,834/100,259 = 100,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,834x = 100,259 × 100,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,834x = 10,051,867,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,051,867,081/48,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,837.47
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