Finding the Third Proportional to 47,418 and 79,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,418 and 79,019 is: 131,680.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,418 : 79,019 = 79,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,418/79,019 = 79,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,418x = 79,019 × 79,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,418x = 6,244,002,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,244,002,361/47,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,680.00
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