Finding the Third Proportional to 47,044 and 74,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,044 and 74,886 is: 119,205.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,044 : 74,886 = 74,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,044/74,886 = 74,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,044x = 74,886 × 74,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,044x = 5,607,912,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,607,912,996/47,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,205.70
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