Finding the Third Proportional to 47,638 and 104,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,638 and 104,732 is: 230,252.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,638 : 104,732 = 104,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,638/104,732 = 104,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,638x = 104,732 × 104,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,638x = 10,968,791,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,968,791,824/47,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,252.99
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