Finding the Third Proportional to 47,672 and 104,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,672 and 104,896 is: 230,809.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,672 : 104,896 = 104,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,672/104,896 = 104,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,672x = 104,896 × 104,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,672x = 11,003,170,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,003,170,816/47,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,809.93
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