Finding the Third Proportional to 47,358 and 109,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,358 and 109,350 is: 252,490.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,358 : 109,350 = 109,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,358/109,350 = 109,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,358x = 109,350 × 109,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,358x = 11,957,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,957,422,500/47,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,490.02
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