Finding the Third Proportional to 47,772 and 66,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,772 and 66,828 is: 93,485.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,772 : 66,828 = 66,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,772/66,828 = 66,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,772x = 66,828 × 66,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,772x = 4,465,981,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,465,981,584/47,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,485.34
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