Finding the Third Proportional to 47,797 and 66,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,797 and 66,850 is: 93,497.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,797 : 66,850 = 66,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,797/66,850 = 66,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,797x = 66,850 × 66,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,797x = 4,468,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,468,922,500/47,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,497.97
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