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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,824 and 68,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,824 and 68,784 is: 98,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,824 : 68,784 = 68,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,824/68,784 = 68,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,824x = 68,784 × 68,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,824x = 4,731,238,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,238,656/47,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,930.22

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