Finding the Third Proportional to 47,281.13 and 73,207.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,281.13 and 73,207.13 is: 113,349.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,281.13 : 73,207.13 = 73,207.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,281.13/73,207.13 = 73,207.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,281.13x = 73,207.13 × 73,207.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,281.13x = 5,359,283,150.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,359,283,150.77/47,281.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,349.32
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