Finding the Third Proportional to 47,436 and 105,373.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,436 and 105,373.50 is: 234,074.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,436 : 105,373.50 = 105,373.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,436/105,373.50 = 105,373.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,436x = 105,373.50 × 105,373.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,436x = 11,103,574,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,103,574,502.25/47,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,074.85
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