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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,030 and 91,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,030 and 91,703 is: 178,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,030 : 91,703 = 91,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,030/91,703 = 91,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,030x = 91,703 × 91,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,030x = 8,409,440,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,440,209/47,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,810.13

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