Finding the Third Proportional to 47,980 and 67,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,980 and 67,276 is: 94,332.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,980 : 67,276 = 67,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,980/67,276 = 67,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,980x = 67,276 × 67,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,980x = 4,526,060,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,526,060,176/47,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,332.23
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