Finding the Third Proportional to 47,161 and 102,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,161 and 102,506 is: 222,800.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,161 : 102,506 = 102,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,161/102,506 = 102,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,161x = 102,506 × 102,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,161x = 10,507,480,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,507,480,036/47,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,800.20
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