Finding the Third Proportional to 47,302 and 70,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,302 and 70,542 is: 105,200.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,302 : 70,542 = 70,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,302/70,542 = 70,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,302x = 70,542 × 70,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,302x = 4,976,173,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,976,173,764/47,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,200.07
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