Finding the Third Proportional to 48,845 and 104,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,845 and 104,602 is: 224,006.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,845 : 104,602 = 104,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,845/104,602 = 104,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,845x = 104,602 × 104,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,845x = 10,941,578,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,941,578,404/48,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,006.11
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