Finding the Third Proportional to 47,016 and 97,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,016 and 97,920 is: 203,937.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,016 : 97,920 = 97,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,016/97,920 = 97,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,016x = 97,920 × 97,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,016x = 9,588,326,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,588,326,400/47,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,937.52
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