Finding the Third Proportional to 46,572 and 64,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,572 and 64,284 is: 88,732.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,572 : 64,284 = 64,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,572/64,284 = 64,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,572x = 64,284 × 64,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,572x = 4,132,432,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,132,432,656/46,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,732.13
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