Finding the Third Proportional to 47,252 and 64,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,252 and 64,202 is: 87,232.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,252 : 64,202 = 64,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,252/64,202 = 64,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,252x = 64,202 × 64,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,252x = 4,121,896,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,121,896,804/47,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,232.22
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