Finding the Third Proportional to 47,790 and 103,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,790 and 103,758 is: 225,271.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,790 : 103,758 = 103,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,790/103,758 = 103,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,790x = 103,758 × 103,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,790x = 10,765,722,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,765,722,564/47,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,271.45
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