Finding the Third Proportional to 47,690 and 103,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,690 and 103,684 is: 225,421.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,690 : 103,684 = 103,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,690/103,684 = 103,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,690x = 103,684 × 103,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,690x = 10,750,371,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,750,371,856/47,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,421.93
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