Finding the Third Proportional to 47,216 and 102,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,216 and 102,176 is: 221,110.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,216 : 102,176 = 102,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,216/102,176 = 102,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,216x = 102,176 × 102,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,216x = 10,439,934,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,439,934,976/47,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,110.11
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