Finding the Third Proportional to 48,953 and 102,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,953 and 102,127 is: 213,059.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,953 : 102,127 = 102,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,953/102,127 = 102,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,953x = 102,127 × 102,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,953x = 10,429,924,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,429,924,129/48,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,059.96
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