Finding the Third Proportional to 34,696 and 46,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,696 and 46,125 is: 61,318.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,696 : 46,125 = 46,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,696/46,125 = 46,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,696x = 46,125 × 46,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,696x = 2,127,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,127,515,625/34,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,318.76
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