Finding the Third Proportional to 47,496.75 and 74,120.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,496.75 and 74,120.75 is: 115,668.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,496.75 : 74,120.75 = 74,120.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,496.75/74,120.75 = 74,120.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,496.75x = 74,120.75 × 74,120.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,496.75x = 5,493,885,580.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,493,885,580.56/47,496.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,668.66
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