Finding the Third Proportional to 46,355 and 69,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,355 and 69,534 is: 104,303.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,355 : 69,534 = 69,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,355/69,534 = 69,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,355x = 69,534 × 69,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,355x = 4,834,977,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,834,977,156/46,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,303.25
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