Finding the Third Proportional to 33,558 and 47,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,558 and 47,031 is: 65,913.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,558 : 47,031 = 47,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,558/47,031 = 47,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,558x = 47,031 × 47,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,558x = 2,211,914,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,211,914,961/33,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,913.19
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