Finding the Third Proportional to 46,452 and 70,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,452 and 70,770 is: 107,818.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,452 : 70,770 = 70,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,452/70,770 = 70,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,452x = 70,770 × 70,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,452x = 5,008,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,008,392,900/46,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,818.67
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