Finding the Third Proportional to 46,252 and 70,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,252 and 70,350 is: 107,003.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,252 : 70,350 = 70,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,252/70,350 = 70,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,252x = 70,350 × 70,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,252x = 4,949,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,949,122,500/46,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,003.43
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