Finding the Third Proportional to 46,244 and 66,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,244 and 66,081 is: 94,427.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,244 : 66,081 = 66,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,244/66,081 = 66,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,244x = 66,081 × 66,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,244x = 4,366,698,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,366,698,561/46,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,427.35
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