Finding the Third Proportional to 47,652 and 103,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,652 and 103,674 is: 225,558.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,652 : 103,674 = 103,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,652/103,674 = 103,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,652x = 103,674 × 103,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,652x = 10,748,298,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,748,298,276/47,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,558.18
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