Finding the Third Proportional to 47,376 and 103,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,376 and 103,230 is: 224,933.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,376 : 103,230 = 103,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,376/103,230 = 103,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,376x = 103,230 × 103,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,376x = 10,656,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,656,432,900/47,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,933.15
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