Finding the Third Proportional to 46,200 and 64,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,200 and 64,368 is: 89,680.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,200 : 64,368 = 64,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,200/64,368 = 64,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,200x = 64,368 × 64,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,200x = 4,143,239,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,143,239,424/46,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,680.51
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