Finding the Third Proportional to 47,437 and 100,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,437 and 100,098 is: 211,219.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,437 : 100,098 = 100,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,437/100,098 = 100,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,437x = 100,098 × 100,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,437x = 10,019,609,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,019,609,604/47,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,219.29
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