Finding the Third Proportional to 46,394 and 69,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,394 and 69,807 is: 105,035.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,394 : 69,807 = 69,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,394/69,807 = 69,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,394x = 69,807 × 69,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,394x = 4,873,017,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,873,017,249/46,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,035.51
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