Finding the Third Proportional to 46,084 and 70,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,084 and 70,357 is: 107,414.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,084 : 70,357 = 70,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,084/70,357 = 70,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,084x = 70,357 × 70,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,084x = 4,950,107,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,950,107,449/46,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,414.88
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