Finding the Third Proportional to 46,289 and 70,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,289 and 70,082 is: 106,104.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,289 : 70,082 = 70,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,289/70,082 = 70,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,289x = 70,082 × 70,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,289x = 4,911,486,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,911,486,724/46,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,104.84
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