Finding the Third Proportional to 47,112 and 66,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,112 and 66,027 is: 92,536.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,112 : 66,027 = 66,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,112/66,027 = 66,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,112x = 66,027 × 66,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,112x = 4,359,564,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,359,564,729/47,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,536.18
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