Finding the Third Proportional to 47,568 and 102,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,568 and 102,444 is: 220,626.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,568 : 102,444 = 102,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,568/102,444 = 102,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,568x = 102,444 × 102,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,568x = 10,494,773,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,494,773,136/47,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,626.75
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