Finding the Third Proportional to 36,540 and 47,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,540 and 47,997 is: 63,046.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,540 : 47,997 = 47,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,540/47,997 = 47,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,540x = 47,997 × 47,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,540x = 2,303,712,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,303,712,009/36,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,046.31
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