Finding the Third Proportional to 46,482 and 70,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,482 and 70,160 is: 105,899.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,482 : 70,160 = 70,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,482/70,160 = 70,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,482x = 70,160 × 70,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,482x = 4,922,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,922,425,600/46,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,899.61
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