Finding the Third Proportional to 46,006 and 69,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,006 and 69,240 is: 104,207.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,006 : 69,240 = 69,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,006/69,240 = 69,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,006x = 69,240 × 69,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,006x = 4,794,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,794,177,600/46,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,207.66
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