Finding the Third Proportional to 47,044 and 101,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,044 and 101,296 is: 218,112.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,044 : 101,296 = 101,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,044/101,296 = 101,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,044x = 101,296 × 101,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,044x = 10,260,879,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,260,879,616/47,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,112.40
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