Finding the Third Proportional to 34,046 and 47,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,046 and 47,620 is: 66,605.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,046 : 47,620 = 47,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,046/47,620 = 47,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,046x = 47,620 × 47,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,046x = 2,267,664,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,267,664,400/34,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,605.90
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