Finding the Third Proportional to 35,266 and 47,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,266 and 47,018 is: 62,686.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,266 : 47,018 = 47,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,266/47,018 = 47,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,266x = 47,018 × 47,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,266x = 2,210,692,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,692,324/35,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,686.22
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