Finding the Third Proportional to 47,532 and 102,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,532 and 102,600 is: 221,466.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,532 : 102,600 = 102,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,532/102,600 = 102,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,532x = 102,600 × 102,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,532x = 10,526,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,526,760,000/47,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,466.80
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