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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,836 and 70,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,836 and 70,292 is: 103,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,836 : 70,292 = 70,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,836/70,292 = 70,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,836x = 70,292 × 70,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,836x = 4,940,965,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,965,264/47,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,289.68

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