Finding the Third Proportional to 35,154 and 47,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,154 and 47,723 is: 64,785.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,154 : 47,723 = 47,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,154/47,723 = 47,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,154x = 47,723 × 47,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,154x = 2,277,484,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,277,484,729/35,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,785.93
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