Finding the Third Proportional to 46,096 and 68,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,096 and 68,850 is: 102,835.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,096 : 68,850 = 68,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,096/68,850 = 68,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,096x = 68,850 × 68,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,096x = 4,740,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,740,322,500/46,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,835.88
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