Finding the Third Proportional to 47,631 and 104,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,631 and 104,604 is: 229,724.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,631 : 104,604 = 104,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,631/104,604 = 104,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,631x = 104,604 × 104,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,631x = 10,941,996,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,941,996,816/47,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,724.27
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