Finding the Third Proportional to 47,422 and 102,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,422 and 102,728 is: 222,534.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,422 : 102,728 = 102,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,422/102,728 = 102,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,422x = 102,728 × 102,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,422x = 10,553,041,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,553,041,984/47,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,534.73
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