Finding the Third Proportional to 47,034 and 62,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,034 and 62,703 is: 83,592.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,034 : 62,703 = 62,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,034/62,703 = 62,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,034x = 62,703 × 62,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,034x = 3,931,666,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,931,666,209/47,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,592.00
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