Finding the Third Proportional to 47,064 and 102,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,064 and 102,702 is: 224,113.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,064 : 102,702 = 102,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,064/102,702 = 102,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,064x = 102,702 × 102,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,064x = 10,547,700,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,547,700,804/47,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,113.99
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