Finding the Third Proportional to 47,676 and 104,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,676 and 104,928 is: 230,931.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,676 : 104,928 = 104,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,676/104,928 = 104,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,676x = 104,928 × 104,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,676x = 11,009,885,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,009,885,184/47,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,931.39
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