Finding the Third Proportional to 47,307 and 65,776.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,307 and 65,776.50 is: 91,456.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,307 : 65,776.50 = 65,776.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,307/65,776.50 = 65,776.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,307x = 65,776.50 × 65,776.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,307x = 4,326,547,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,326,547,952.25/47,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,456.82
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