Finding the Third Proportional to 47,170.13 and 72,397.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,170.13 and 72,397.13 is: 111,115.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,170.13 : 72,397.13 = 72,397.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,170.13/72,397.13 = 72,397.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,170.13x = 72,397.13 × 72,397.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,170.13x = 5,241,343,708.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,241,343,708.27/47,170.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,115.75
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