Finding the Third Proportional to 47,496 and 102,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,496 and 102,138 is: 219,643.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,496 : 102,138 = 102,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,496/102,138 = 102,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,496x = 102,138 × 102,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,496x = 10,432,171,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,432,171,044/47,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,643.15
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