Finding the Third Proportional to 47,040 and 101,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,040 and 101,664 is: 219,718.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,040 : 101,664 = 101,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,040/101,664 = 101,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,040x = 101,664 × 101,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,040x = 10,335,568,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,335,568,896/47,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,718.73
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