Finding the Third Proportional to 48,926 and 104,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,926 and 104,959 is: 225,164.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,926 : 104,959 = 104,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,926/104,959 = 104,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,926x = 104,959 × 104,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,926x = 11,016,391,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,016,391,681/48,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,164.36
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