Finding the Third Proportional to 47,760 and 71,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,760 and 71,623 is: 107,409.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,760 : 71,623 = 71,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,760/71,623 = 71,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,760x = 71,623 × 71,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,760x = 5,129,854,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,129,854,129/47,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,409.01
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