Finding the Third Proportional to 47,487 and 70,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,487 and 70,498 is: 104,659.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,487 : 70,498 = 70,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,487/70,498 = 70,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,487x = 70,498 × 70,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,487x = 4,969,968,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,969,968,004/47,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,659.55
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