Finding the Third Proportional to 46,168 and 69,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,168 and 69,174 is: 103,644.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,168 : 69,174 = 69,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,168/69,174 = 69,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,168x = 69,174 × 69,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,168x = 4,785,042,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,785,042,276/46,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,644.13
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