Finding the Third Proportional to 34,992 and 47,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,992 and 47,304 is: 63,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,992 : 47,304 = 47,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,992/47,304 = 47,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,992x = 47,304 × 47,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,992x = 2,237,668,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,668,416/34,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,948
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