Finding the Third Proportional to 35,017 and 47,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,017 and 47,176 is: 63,556.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,017 : 47,176 = 47,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,017/47,176 = 47,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,017x = 47,176 × 47,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,017x = 2,225,574,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,574,976/35,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,556.99
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