Finding the Third Proportional to 46,098 and 67,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,098 and 67,131 is: 97,760.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,098 : 67,131 = 67,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,098/67,131 = 67,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,098x = 67,131 × 67,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,098x = 4,506,571,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,506,571,161/46,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,760.67
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