Finding the Third Proportional to 47,750 and 105,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,750 and 105,030 is: 231,022.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,750 : 105,030 = 105,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,750/105,030 = 105,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,750x = 105,030 × 105,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,750x = 11,031,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,031,300,900/47,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,022.01
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