Finding the Third Proportional to 46,332 and 69,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,332 and 69,516 is: 104,301.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,332 : 69,516 = 69,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,332/69,516 = 69,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,332x = 69,516 × 69,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,332x = 4,832,474,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,832,474,256/46,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,301.01
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