Finding the Third Proportional to 47,348 and 70,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,348 and 70,696 is: 105,557.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,348 : 70,696 = 70,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,348/70,696 = 70,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,348x = 70,696 × 70,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,348x = 4,997,924,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,997,924,416/47,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,557.24
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