Finding the Third Proportional to 48,912 and 105,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,912 and 105,600 is: 227,988.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,912 : 105,600 = 105,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,912/105,600 = 105,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,912x = 105,600 × 105,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,912x = 11,151,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,151,360,000/48,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,988.22
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