Finding the Third Proportional to 46,100 and 69,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,100 and 69,150 is: 103,725
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,100 : 69,150 = 69,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,100/69,150 = 69,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,100x = 69,150 × 69,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,100x = 4,781,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,781,722,500/46,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,725
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