Finding the Third Proportional to 47,206 and 74,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,206 and 74,050 is: 116,159.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,206 : 74,050 = 74,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,206/74,050 = 74,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,206x = 74,050 × 74,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,206x = 5,483,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,483,402,500/47,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,159.02
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