Finding the Third Proportional to 47,524 and 70,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,524 and 70,548 is: 104,726.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,524 : 70,548 = 70,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,524/70,548 = 70,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,524x = 70,548 × 70,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,524x = 4,977,020,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,977,020,304/47,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,726.46
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