Finding the Third Proportional to 46,250 and 69,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,250 and 69,699 is: 105,036.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,250 : 69,699 = 69,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,250/69,699 = 69,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,250x = 69,699 × 69,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,250x = 4,857,950,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,857,950,601/46,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,036.77
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