Finding the Third Proportional to 47,426 and 64,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,426 and 64,305 is: 87,191.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,426 : 64,305 = 64,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,426/64,305 = 64,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,426x = 64,305 × 64,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,426x = 4,135,133,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,135,133,025/47,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,191.27
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