Finding the Third Proportional to 23,184 and 47,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,184 and 47,469 is: 97,192.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,184 : 47,469 = 47,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,184/47,469 = 47,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,184x = 47,469 × 47,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,184x = 2,253,305,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,253,305,961/23,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,192.29
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