Finding the Third Proportional to 46,081 and 70,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,081 and 70,352 is: 107,406.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,081 : 70,352 = 70,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,081/70,352 = 70,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,081x = 70,352 × 70,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,081x = 4,949,403,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,949,403,904/46,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,406.61
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