Finding the Third Proportional to 20,392 and 47,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,392 and 47,652 is: 111,353.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,392 : 47,652 = 47,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,392/47,652 = 47,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,392x = 47,652 × 47,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,392x = 2,270,713,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,270,713,104/20,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,353.13
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