Finding the Third Proportional to 46,484 and 68,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,484 and 68,628 is: 101,320.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,484 : 68,628 = 68,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,484/68,628 = 68,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,484x = 68,628 × 68,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,484x = 4,709,802,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,709,802,384/46,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,320.94
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