Finding the Third Proportional to 47,466 and 66,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,466 and 66,780 is: 93,952.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,466 : 66,780 = 66,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,466/66,780 = 66,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,466x = 66,780 × 66,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,466x = 4,459,568,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,459,568,400/47,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,952.90
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