Finding the Third Proportional to 47,513 and 75,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,513 and 75,230 is: 119,115.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,513 : 75,230 = 75,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,513/75,230 = 75,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,513x = 75,230 × 75,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,513x = 5,659,552,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,659,552,900/47,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,115.88
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