Finding the Third Proportional to 47,964 and 102,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,964 and 102,498 is: 219,035.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,964 : 102,498 = 102,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,964/102,498 = 102,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,964x = 102,498 × 102,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,964x = 10,505,840,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,505,840,004/47,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,035.94
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