Finding the Third Proportional to 47,890 and 97,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,890 and 97,148 is: 197,071.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,890 : 97,148 = 97,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,890/97,148 = 97,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,890x = 97,148 × 97,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,890x = 9,437,733,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,437,733,904/47,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,071.08
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