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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,285 and 73,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,285 and 73,317 is: 113,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,285 : 73,317 = 73,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,285/73,317 = 73,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,285x = 73,317 × 73,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,285x = 5,375,382,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,382,489/47,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,680.50

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