Finding the Third Proportional to 47,616 and 76,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,616 and 76,464 is: 122,789.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,616 : 76,464 = 76,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,616/76,464 = 76,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,616x = 76,464 × 76,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,616x = 5,846,743,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,846,743,296/47,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,789.47
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