Finding the Third Proportional to 46,524 and 62,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,524 and 62,544 is: 84,080.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,524 : 62,544 = 62,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,524/62,544 = 62,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,524x = 62,544 × 62,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,524x = 3,911,751,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,911,751,936/46,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,080.30
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