Finding the Third Proportional to 46,670 and 73,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,670 and 73,006 is: 114,203.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,670 : 73,006 = 73,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,670/73,006 = 73,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,670x = 73,006 × 73,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,670x = 5,329,876,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,329,876,036/46,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,203.47
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