Finding the Third Proportional to 47,988 and 71,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,988 and 71,991 is: 108,000.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,988 : 71,991 = 71,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,988/71,991 = 71,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,988x = 71,991 × 71,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,988x = 5,182,704,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,182,704,081/47,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,000.00
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