Finding the Third Proportional to 46,254 and 69,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,254 and 69,706 is: 105,048.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,254 : 69,706 = 69,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,254/69,706 = 69,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,254x = 69,706 × 69,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,254x = 4,858,926,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,858,926,436/46,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,048.78
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