Finding the Third Proportional to 20,014 and 46,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,014 and 46,336 is: 107,276.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,014 : 46,336 = 46,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,014/46,336 = 46,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,014x = 46,336 × 46,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,014x = 2,147,024,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,147,024,896/20,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,276.15
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