Finding the Third Proportional to 46,198 and 69,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,198 and 69,714 is: 105,200.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,198 : 69,714 = 69,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,198/69,714 = 69,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,198x = 69,714 × 69,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,198x = 4,860,041,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,860,041,796/46,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,200.26
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