Finding the Third Proportional to 47,840 and 101,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,840 and 101,992 is: 217,440.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,840 : 101,992 = 101,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,840/101,992 = 101,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,840x = 101,992 × 101,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,840x = 10,402,368,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,402,368,064/47,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,440.80
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