Finding the Third Proportional to 29,684 and 47,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,684 and 47,334 is: 75,478.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,684 : 47,334 = 47,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,684/47,334 = 47,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,684x = 47,334 × 47,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,684x = 2,240,507,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,240,507,556/29,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,478.63
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