Finding the Third Proportional to 47,012 and 100,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,012 and 100,854 is: 216,360.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,012 : 100,854 = 100,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,012/100,854 = 100,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,012x = 100,854 × 100,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,012x = 10,171,529,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,171,529,316/47,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,360.28
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