Finding the Third Proportional to 20,080 and 46,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,080 and 46,908 is: 109,579.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,080 : 46,908 = 46,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,080/46,908 = 46,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,080x = 46,908 × 46,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,080x = 2,200,360,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,200,360,464/20,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,579.70
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