Finding the Third Proportional to 47,950 and 97,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,950 and 97,804 is: 199,491.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,950 : 97,804 = 97,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,950/97,804 = 97,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,950x = 97,804 × 97,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,950x = 9,565,622,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,565,622,416/47,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,491.60
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