Finding the Third Proportional to 47,324 and 70,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,324 and 70,662 is: 105,509.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,324 : 70,662 = 70,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,324/70,662 = 70,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,324x = 70,662 × 70,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,324x = 4,993,118,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,993,118,244/47,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,509.22
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