Finding the Third Proportional to 47,040 and 66,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,040 and 66,864 is: 95,042.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,040 : 66,864 = 66,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,040/66,864 = 66,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,040x = 66,864 × 66,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,040x = 4,470,794,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,470,794,496/47,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,042.40
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