Finding the Third Proportional to 47,496 and 71,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,496 and 71,334 is: 107,136.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,496 : 71,334 = 71,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,496/71,334 = 71,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,496x = 71,334 × 71,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,496x = 5,088,539,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,088,539,556/47,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,136.17
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