Finding the Third Proportional to 46,392 and 70,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,392 and 70,476 is: 107,063.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,392 : 70,476 = 70,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,392/70,476 = 70,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,392x = 70,476 × 70,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,392x = 4,966,866,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,966,866,576/46,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,063.00
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