Finding the Third Proportional to 46,628 and 69,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,628 and 69,924 is: 104,859.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,628 : 69,924 = 69,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,628/69,924 = 69,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,628x = 69,924 × 69,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,628x = 4,889,365,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,889,365,776/46,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,859.01
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