Finding the Third Proportional to 47,007 and 67,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,007 and 67,917 is: 98,128.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,007 : 67,917 = 67,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,007/67,917 = 67,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,007x = 67,917 × 67,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,007x = 4,612,718,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,612,718,889/47,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,128.34
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