Finding the Third Proportional to 47,554 and 102,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,554 and 102,632 is: 221,502.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,554 : 102,632 = 102,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,554/102,632 = 102,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,554x = 102,632 × 102,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,554x = 10,533,327,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,533,327,424/47,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,502.45
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