Finding the Third Proportional to 46,090 and 71,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,090 and 71,295 is: 110,283.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,090 : 71,295 = 71,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,090/71,295 = 71,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,090x = 71,295 × 71,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,090x = 5,082,977,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,082,977,025/46,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,283.73
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