Finding the Third Proportional to 35,457.75 and 47,310.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,457.75 and 47,310.75 is: 63,126.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,457.75 : 47,310.75 = 47,310.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,457.75/47,310.75 = 47,310.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,457.75x = 47,310.75 × 47,310.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,457.75x = 2,238,307,065.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,238,307,065.56/35,457.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,126.03
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