Finding the Third Proportional to 47,129 and 102,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,129 and 102,551 is: 223,147.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,129 : 102,551 = 102,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,129/102,551 = 102,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,129x = 102,551 × 102,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,129x = 10,516,707,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,516,707,601/47,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,147.27
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