Finding the Third Proportional to 47,748 and 104,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,748 and 104,244 is: 227,586.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,748 : 104,244 = 104,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,748/104,244 = 104,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,748x = 104,244 × 104,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,748x = 10,866,811,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,866,811,536/47,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,586.74
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