Finding the Third Proportional to 34,380 and 46,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,380 and 46,386 is: 62,584.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,380 : 46,386 = 46,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,380/46,386 = 46,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,380x = 46,386 × 46,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,380x = 2,151,660,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,660,996/34,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,584.67
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