Finding the Third Proportional to 47,408 and 63,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,408 and 63,612 is: 85,354.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,408 : 63,612 = 63,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,408/63,612 = 63,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,408x = 63,612 × 63,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,408x = 4,046,486,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,486,544/47,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,354.51
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