Finding the Third Proportional to 47,148 and 73,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,148 and 73,578 is: 114,824.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,148 : 73,578 = 73,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,148/73,578 = 73,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,148x = 73,578 × 73,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,148x = 5,413,722,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,413,722,084/47,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,824.00
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