Finding the Third Proportional to 47,160 and 99,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,160 and 99,558 is: 210,173.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,160 : 99,558 = 99,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,160/99,558 = 99,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,160x = 99,558 × 99,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,160x = 9,911,795,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,911,795,364/47,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,173.78
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