Finding the Third Proportional to 47,307.75 and 71,160.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,307.75 and 71,160.75 is: 107,040.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,307.75 : 71,160.75 = 71,160.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,307.75/71,160.75 = 71,160.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,307.75x = 71,160.75 × 71,160.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,307.75x = 5,063,852,340.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,063,852,340.56/47,307.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,040.65
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