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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,964 and 71,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,964 and 71,778 is: 107,415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,964 : 71,778 = 71,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,964/71,778 = 71,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,964x = 71,778 × 71,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,964x = 5,152,081,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,081,284/47,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,415.59

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