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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,966 and 70,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,966 and 70,652 is: 104,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,966 : 70,652 = 70,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,966/70,652 = 70,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,966x = 70,652 × 70,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,966x = 4,991,705,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,705,104/47,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,067.57

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