Finding the Third Proportional to 46,422 and 70,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,422 and 70,721 is: 107,739.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,422 : 70,721 = 70,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,422/70,721 = 70,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,422x = 70,721 × 70,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,422x = 5,001,459,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,001,459,841/46,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,739.00
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