Finding the Third Proportional to 47,326 and 66,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,326 and 66,624 is: 93,791.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,326 : 66,624 = 66,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,326/66,624 = 66,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,326x = 66,624 × 66,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,326x = 4,438,757,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,438,757,376/47,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,791.10
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