Finding the Third Proportional to 48,960 and 105,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,960 and 105,696 is: 228,179.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,960 : 105,696 = 105,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,960/105,696 = 105,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,960x = 105,696 × 105,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,960x = 11,171,644,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,171,644,416/48,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,179.01
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