Finding the Third Proportional to 47,398 and 103,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,398 and 103,724 is: 226,985.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,398 : 103,724 = 103,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,398/103,724 = 103,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,398x = 103,724 × 103,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,398x = 10,758,668,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,758,668,176/47,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,985.70
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