Finding the Third Proportional to 46,400 and 70,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,400 and 70,248 is: 106,353.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,400 : 70,248 = 70,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,400/70,248 = 70,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,400x = 70,248 × 70,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,400x = 4,934,781,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,934,781,504/46,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,353.05
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