Finding the Third Proportional to 34,670 and 49,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,670 and 49,546 is: 70,804.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,670 : 49,546 = 49,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,670/49,546 = 49,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,670x = 49,546 × 49,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,670x = 2,454,806,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,454,806,116/34,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,804.91
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