Finding the Third Proportional to 47,536 and 66,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,536 and 66,456 is: 92,906.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,536 : 66,456 = 66,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,536/66,456 = 66,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,536x = 66,456 × 66,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,536x = 4,416,399,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,416,399,936/47,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,906.43
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