Finding the Third Proportional to 47,114 and 102,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,114 and 102,554 is: 223,231.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,114 : 102,554 = 102,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,114/102,554 = 102,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,114x = 102,554 × 102,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,114x = 10,517,322,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,517,322,916/47,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,231.37
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