Finding the Third Proportional to 47,250 and 96,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,250 and 96,660 is: 197,738.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,250 : 96,660 = 96,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,250/96,660 = 96,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,250x = 96,660 × 96,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,250x = 9,343,155,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,343,155,600/47,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,738.74
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