Finding the Third Proportional to 46,170 and 65,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,170 and 65,934 is: 94,158.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,170 : 65,934 = 65,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,170/65,934 = 65,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,170x = 65,934 × 65,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,170x = 4,347,292,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,347,292,356/46,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,158.38
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