Finding the Third Proportional to 47,274 and 96,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,274 and 96,984 is: 198,965.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,274 : 96,984 = 96,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,274/96,984 = 96,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,274x = 96,984 × 96,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,274x = 9,405,896,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,405,896,256/47,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,965.53
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