Finding the Third Proportional to 47,584 and 104,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,584 and 104,726 is: 230,487.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,584 : 104,726 = 104,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,584/104,726 = 104,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,584x = 104,726 × 104,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,584x = 10,967,535,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,967,535,076/47,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,487.88
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