Finding the Third Proportional to 47,313 and 103,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,313 and 103,334 is: 225,686.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,313 : 103,334 = 103,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,313/103,334 = 103,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,313x = 103,334 × 103,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,313x = 10,677,915,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,677,915,556/47,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,686.72
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