Finding the Third Proportional to 46,446 and 69,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,446 and 69,774 is: 104,818.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,446 : 69,774 = 69,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,446/69,774 = 69,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,446x = 69,774 × 69,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,446x = 4,868,411,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,868,411,076/46,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,818.74
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