Finding the Third Proportional to 47,894.63 and 104,079.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,894.63 and 104,079.75 is: 226,175.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,894.63 : 104,079.75 = 104,079.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,894.63/104,079.75 = 104,079.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,894.63x = 104,079.75 × 104,079.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,894.63x = 10,832,594,360.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,832,594,360.06/47,894.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,175.58
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