Finding the Third Proportional to 46,478 and 70,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,478 and 70,154 is: 105,890.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,478 : 70,154 = 70,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,478/70,154 = 70,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,478x = 70,154 × 70,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,478x = 4,921,583,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,921,583,716/46,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,890.61
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