Finding the Third Proportional to 47,096 and 102,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,096 and 102,292 is: 222,177.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,096 : 102,292 = 102,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,096/102,292 = 102,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,096x = 102,292 × 102,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,096x = 10,463,653,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,463,653,264/47,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,177.11
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