Finding the Third Proportional to 47,550 and 102,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,550 and 102,120 is: 219,316.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,550 : 102,120 = 102,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,550/102,120 = 102,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,550x = 102,120 × 102,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,550x = 10,428,494,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,428,494,400/47,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,316.39
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