Finding the Third Proportional to 47,486 and 100,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,486 and 100,336 is: 212,005.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,486 : 100,336 = 100,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,486/100,336 = 100,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,486x = 100,336 × 100,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,486x = 10,067,312,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,067,312,896/47,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,005.92
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