Finding the Third Proportional to 47,925 and 104,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,925 and 104,136 is: 226,276.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,925 : 104,136 = 104,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,925/104,136 = 104,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,925x = 104,136 × 104,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,925x = 10,844,306,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,844,306,496/47,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,276.61
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