Finding the Third Proportional to 48,837 and 100,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,837 and 100,263 is: 205,841.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,837 : 100,263 = 100,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,837/100,263 = 100,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,837x = 100,263 × 100,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,837x = 10,052,669,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,052,669,169/48,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,841.25
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