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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,848 and 105,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,848 and 105,160 is: 226,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,848 : 105,160 = 105,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,848/105,160 = 105,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,848x = 105,160 × 105,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,848x = 11,058,625,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058,625,600/48,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,388.50

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