Finding the Third Proportional to 47,028 and 62,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,028 and 62,694 is: 83,578.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,028 : 62,694 = 62,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,028/62,694 = 62,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,028x = 62,694 × 62,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,028x = 3,930,537,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,930,537,636/47,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,578.67
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