Finding the Third Proportional to 46,248 and 69,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,248 and 69,696 is: 105,032.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,248 : 69,696 = 69,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,248/69,696 = 69,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,248x = 69,696 × 69,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,248x = 4,857,532,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,857,532,416/46,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,032.27
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