Finding the Third Proportional to 33,050 and 47,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,050 and 47,113 is: 67,159.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,050 : 47,113 = 47,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,050/47,113 = 47,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,050x = 47,113 × 47,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,050x = 2,219,634,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,219,634,769/33,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,159.90
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