Finding the Third Proportional to 20,137 and 47,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,137 and 47,383 is: 111,493.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,137 : 47,383 = 47,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,137/47,383 = 47,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,137x = 47,383 × 47,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,137x = 2,245,148,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,148,689/20,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,493.70
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