Finding the Third Proportional to 47,620 and 69,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,620 and 69,953 is: 102,759.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,620 : 69,953 = 69,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,620/69,953 = 69,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,620x = 69,953 × 69,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,620x = 4,893,422,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,893,422,209/47,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,759.81
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