Finding the Third Proportional to 47,825 and 97,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,825 and 97,762 is: 199,841.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,825 : 97,762 = 97,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,825/97,762 = 97,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,825x = 97,762 × 97,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,825x = 9,557,408,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,557,408,644/47,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,841.27
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