Finding the Third Proportional to 46,584 and 69,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,584 and 69,908 is: 104,910.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,584 : 69,908 = 69,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,584/69,908 = 69,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,584x = 69,908 × 69,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,584x = 4,887,128,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,887,128,464/46,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,910.02
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