Finding the Third Proportional to 46,296 and 71,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,296 and 71,367 is: 110,014.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,296 : 71,367 = 71,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,296/71,367 = 71,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,296x = 71,367 × 71,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,296x = 5,093,248,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,093,248,689/46,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,014.88
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