Finding the Third Proportional to 47,599 and 66,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,599 and 66,942 is: 94,145.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,599 : 66,942 = 66,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,599/66,942 = 66,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,599x = 66,942 × 66,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,599x = 4,481,231,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,481,231,364/47,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,145.49
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