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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,315 and 71,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,315 and 71,170 is: 107,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315 : 71,170 = 71,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315/71,170 = 71,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315x = 71,170 × 71,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315x = 5,065,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,168,900/47,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,052.07

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