Finding the Third Proportional to 46,444 and 67,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,444 and 67,720 is: 98,742.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,444 : 67,720 = 67,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,444/67,720 = 67,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,444x = 67,720 × 67,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,444x = 4,585,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,585,998,400/46,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,742.54
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