Finding the Third Proportional to 47,766 and 75,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,766 and 75,313 is: 118,746.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,766 : 75,313 = 75,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,766/75,313 = 75,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,766x = 75,313 × 75,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,766x = 5,672,047,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,672,047,969/47,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,746.56
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