Finding the Third Proportional to 46,118 and 69,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,118 and 69,593 is: 105,017.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,118 : 69,593 = 69,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,118/69,593 = 69,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,118x = 69,593 × 69,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,118x = 4,843,185,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,843,185,649/46,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,017.25
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