Finding the Third Proportional to 47,964 and 102,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,964 and 102,976 is: 221,083.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,964 : 102,976 = 102,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,964/102,976 = 102,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,964x = 102,976 × 102,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,964x = 10,604,056,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,604,056,576/47,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,083.66
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