Finding the Third Proportional to 47,210 and 68,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,210 and 68,247 is: 98,658.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,210 : 68,247 = 68,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,210/68,247 = 68,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,210x = 68,247 × 68,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,210x = 4,657,653,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,657,653,009/47,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,658.19
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