Finding the Third Proportional to 46,303 and 70,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,303 and 70,100 is: 106,127.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,303 : 70,100 = 70,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,303/70,100 = 70,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,303x = 70,100 × 70,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,303x = 4,914,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,914,010,000/46,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,127.25
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