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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,674 and 70,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,674 and 70,133 is: 103,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674 : 70,133 = 70,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674/70,133 = 70,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674x = 70,133 × 70,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674x = 4,918,637,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,637,689/47,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,172.33

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