Finding the Third Proportional to 47,159 and 102,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,159 and 102,616 is: 223,288.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,159 : 102,616 = 102,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,159/102,616 = 102,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,159x = 102,616 × 102,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,159x = 10,530,043,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,530,043,456/47,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,288.10
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