Finding the Third Proportional to 47,065 and 103,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,065 and 103,603 is: 228,058.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,065 : 103,603 = 103,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,065/103,603 = 103,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,065x = 103,603 × 103,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,065x = 10,733,581,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,733,581,609/47,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,058.68
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