Finding the Third Proportional to 47,932 and 100,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,932 and 100,832 is: 212,114.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,932 : 100,832 = 100,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,932/100,832 = 100,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,932x = 100,832 × 100,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,932x = 10,167,092,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,167,092,224/47,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,114.92
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