Finding the Third Proportional to 47,552 and 100,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,552 and 100,409 is: 212,019.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,552 : 100,409 = 100,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,552/100,409 = 100,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,552x = 100,409 × 100,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,552x = 10,081,967,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,081,967,281/47,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,019.84
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