Finding the Third Proportional to 48,990 and 105,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,990 and 105,752 is: 228,280.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,990 : 105,752 = 105,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,990/105,752 = 105,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,990x = 105,752 × 105,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,990x = 11,183,485,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,183,485,504/48,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,280.99
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