Finding the Third Proportional to 47,524 and 66,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,524 and 66,442 is: 92,890.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,524 : 66,442 = 66,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,524/66,442 = 66,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,524x = 66,442 × 66,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,524x = 4,414,539,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,414,539,364/47,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,890.74
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