Finding the Third Proportional to 35,450 and 47,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,450 and 47,302 is: 63,116.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,450 : 47,302 = 47,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,450/47,302 = 47,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,450x = 47,302 × 47,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,450x = 2,237,479,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,479,204/35,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,116.48
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