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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,843 and 68,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,843 and 68,483 is: 98,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,843 : 68,483 = 68,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,843/68,483 = 68,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,843x = 68,483 × 68,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,843x = 4,689,921,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,921,289/47,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,027.32

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