Finding the Third Proportional to 47,802 and 105,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,802 and 105,135 is: 231,232.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,802 : 105,135 = 105,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,802/105,135 = 105,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,802x = 105,135 × 105,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,802x = 11,053,368,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,053,368,225/47,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,232.34
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