Finding the Third Proportional to 47,676 and 70,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,676 and 70,035 is: 102,879.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,676 : 70,035 = 70,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,676/70,035 = 70,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,676x = 70,035 × 70,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,676x = 4,904,901,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,904,901,225/47,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,879.88
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