Finding the Third Proportional to 35,474 and 47,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,474 and 47,328 is: 63,143.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,474 : 47,328 = 47,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,474/47,328 = 47,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,474x = 47,328 × 47,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,474x = 2,239,939,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,939,584/35,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,143.14
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