Finding the Third Proportional to 46,251 and 69,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,251 and 69,579 is: 104,673.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,251 : 69,579 = 69,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,251/69,579 = 69,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,251x = 69,579 × 69,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,251x = 4,841,237,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,841,237,241/46,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,673.14
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