Finding the Third Proportional to 47,165 and 102,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,165 and 102,369 is: 222,186.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,165 : 102,369 = 102,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,165/102,369 = 102,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,165x = 102,369 × 102,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,165x = 10,479,412,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,479,412,161/47,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,186.20
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