Finding the Third Proportional to 47,673 and 94,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,673 and 94,149 is: 185,934.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,673 : 94,149 = 94,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,673/94,149 = 94,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,673x = 94,149 × 94,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,673x = 8,864,034,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,864,034,201/47,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,934.05
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