Finding the Third Proportional to 47,017 and 97,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,017 and 97,922 is: 203,941.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,017 : 97,922 = 97,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,017/97,922 = 97,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,017x = 97,922 × 97,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,017x = 9,588,718,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,588,718,084/47,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,941.51
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