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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,277 and 70,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,277 and 70,581 is: 105,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,277 : 70,581 = 70,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,277/70,581 = 70,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,277x = 70,581 × 70,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,277x = 4,981,677,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,677,561/47,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,372.12

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