Finding the Third Proportional to 47,178 and 103,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,178 and 103,098 is: 225,299.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,178 : 103,098 = 103,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,178/103,098 = 103,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,178x = 103,098 × 103,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,178x = 10,629,197,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,629,197,604/47,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,299.88
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