Finding the Third Proportional to 46,494 and 70,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,494 and 70,178 is: 105,926.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,494 : 70,178 = 70,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,494/70,178 = 70,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,494x = 70,178 × 70,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,494x = 4,924,951,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,924,951,684/46,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,926.61
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