Finding the Third Proportional to 47,274 and 98,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,274 and 98,315 is: 204,464.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,274 : 98,315 = 98,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,274/98,315 = 98,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,274x = 98,315 × 98,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,274x = 9,665,839,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,665,839,225/47,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,464.17
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