Finding the Third Proportional to 46,460 and 70,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,460 and 70,126 is: 105,847.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,460 : 70,126 = 70,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,460/70,126 = 70,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,460x = 70,126 × 70,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,460x = 4,917,655,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,917,655,876/46,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,847.09
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