Finding the Third Proportional to 47,355 and 96,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,355 and 96,342 is: 196,004.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,355 : 96,342 = 96,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,355/96,342 = 96,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,355x = 96,342 × 96,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,355x = 9,281,780,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,281,780,964/47,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,004.24
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