Finding the Third Proportional to 19,934 and 46,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,934 and 46,990 is: 110,768.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,934 : 46,990 = 46,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,934/46,990 = 46,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,934x = 46,990 × 46,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,934x = 2,208,060,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,208,060,100/19,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,768.54
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