Finding the Third Proportional to 47,392 and 103,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,392 and 103,712 is: 226,961.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,392 : 103,712 = 103,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,392/103,712 = 103,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,392x = 103,712 × 103,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,392x = 10,756,178,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,756,178,944/47,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,961.91
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