Finding the Third Proportional to 46,512 and 60,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,512 and 60,504 is: 78,705.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,512 : 60,504 = 60,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,512/60,504 = 60,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,512x = 60,504 × 60,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,512x = 3,660,734,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,660,734,016/46,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,705.15
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