Finding the Third Proportional to 47,292 and 73,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,292 and 73,326 is: 113,691.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,292 : 73,326 = 73,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,292/73,326 = 73,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,292x = 73,326 × 73,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,292x = 5,376,702,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,376,702,276/47,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,691.58
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