Finding the Third Proportional to 47,270 and 73,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,270 and 73,183 is: 113,301.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,270 : 73,183 = 73,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,270/73,183 = 73,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,270x = 73,183 × 73,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,270x = 5,355,751,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,355,751,489/47,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,301.28
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