Finding the Third Proportional to 46,502 and 67,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,502 and 67,484 is: 97,933.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,502 : 67,484 = 67,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,502/67,484 = 67,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,502x = 67,484 × 67,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,502x = 4,554,090,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,554,090,256/46,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,933.21
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