Finding the Third Proportional to 46,214 and 70,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,214 and 70,186 is: 106,592.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,214 : 70,186 = 70,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,214/70,186 = 70,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,214x = 70,186 × 70,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,214x = 4,926,074,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,926,074,596/46,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,592.69
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