Finding the Third Proportional to 46,214 and 66,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,214 and 66,086 is: 94,502.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,214 : 66,086 = 66,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,214/66,086 = 66,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,214x = 66,086 × 66,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,214x = 4,367,359,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,367,359,396/46,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,502.95
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