Finding the Third Proportional to 46,270 and 69,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,270 and 69,273 is: 103,711.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,270 : 69,273 = 69,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,270/69,273 = 69,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,270x = 69,273 × 69,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,270x = 4,798,748,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,798,748,529/46,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,711.88
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