Finding the Third Proportional to 47,675 and 102,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,675 and 102,847 is: 221,866.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,675 : 102,847 = 102,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,675/102,847 = 102,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,675x = 102,847 × 102,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,675x = 10,577,505,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,577,505,409/47,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,866.92
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