Finding the Third Proportional to 33,256 and 47,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,256 and 47,604 is: 68,142.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,256 : 47,604 = 47,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,256/47,604 = 47,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,256x = 47,604 × 47,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,256x = 2,266,140,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,266,140,816/33,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,142.31
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