Finding the Third Proportional to 46,441 and 69,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,441 and 69,550 is: 104,158.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,441 : 69,550 = 69,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,441/69,550 = 69,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,441x = 69,550 × 69,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,441x = 4,837,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,837,202,500/46,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,158.02
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