Finding the Third Proportional to 47,630 and 100,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,630 and 100,606 is: 212,504.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,630 : 100,606 = 100,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,630/100,606 = 100,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,630x = 100,606 × 100,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,630x = 10,121,567,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,121,567,236/47,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,504.04
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