Finding the Third Proportional to 47,910 and 104,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,910 and 104,217 is: 226,699.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,910 : 104,217 = 104,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,910/104,217 = 104,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,910x = 104,217 × 104,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,910x = 10,861,183,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,861,183,089/47,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,699.71
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