Finding the Third Proportional to 47,866 and 102,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,866 and 102,248 is: 218,415.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,866 : 102,248 = 102,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,866/102,248 = 102,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,866x = 102,248 × 102,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,866x = 10,454,653,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,454,653,504/47,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,415.02
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