Finding the Third Proportional to 46,282 and 69,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,282 and 69,224 is: 103,538.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,282 : 69,224 = 69,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,282/69,224 = 69,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,282x = 69,224 × 69,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,282x = 4,791,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,791,962,176/46,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,538.36
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