Finding the Third Proportional to 46,237 and 69,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,237 and 69,620 is: 104,828.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,237 : 69,620 = 69,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,237/69,620 = 69,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,237x = 69,620 × 69,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,237x = 4,846,944,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,846,944,400/46,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,828.26
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