Finding the Third Proportional to 47,247 and 76,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,247 and 76,126.50 is: 122,658.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,247 : 76,126.50 = 76,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,247/76,126.50 = 76,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,247x = 76,126.50 × 76,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,247x = 5,795,244,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,795,244,002.25/47,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,658.45
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