Finding the Third Proportional to 47,708 and 103,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,708 and 103,622 is: 225,067.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,708 : 103,622 = 103,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,708/103,622 = 103,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,708x = 103,622 × 103,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,708x = 10,737,518,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,737,518,884/47,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,067.47
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