Finding the Third Proportional to 46,132 and 67,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,132 and 67,557 is: 98,932.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,132 : 67,557 = 67,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,132/67,557 = 67,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,132x = 67,557 × 67,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,132x = 4,563,948,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,563,948,249/46,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,932.37
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