Finding the Third Proportional to 47,310 and 103,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,310 and 103,476 is: 226,321.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,310 : 103,476 = 103,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,310/103,476 = 103,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,310x = 103,476 × 103,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,310x = 10,707,282,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,707,282,576/47,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,321.76
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