Finding the Third Proportional to 48,998 and 105,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,998 and 105,772 is: 228,330.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,998 : 105,772 = 105,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,998/105,772 = 105,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,998x = 105,772 × 105,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,998x = 11,187,715,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,187,715,984/48,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,330.05
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