Finding the Third Proportional to 46,596 and 69,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,596 and 69,246 is: 102,906.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,596 : 69,246 = 69,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,596/69,246 = 69,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,596x = 69,246 × 69,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,596x = 4,795,008,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,795,008,516/46,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,906.01
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