Finding the Third Proportional to 47,692 and 103,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,692 and 103,688 is: 225,429.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,692 : 103,688 = 103,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,692/103,688 = 103,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,692x = 103,688 × 103,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,692x = 10,751,201,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,751,201,344/47,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,429.87
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