Finding the Third Proportional to 47,190 and 103,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,190 and 103,131 is: 225,386.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,190 : 103,131 = 103,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,190/103,131 = 103,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,190x = 103,131 × 103,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,190x = 10,636,003,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,636,003,161/47,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,386.80
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