Finding the Third Proportional to 46,219 and 65,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,219 and 65,474 is: 92,750.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,219 : 65,474 = 65,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,219/65,474 = 65,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,219x = 65,474 × 65,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,219x = 4,286,844,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,286,844,676/46,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,750.70
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