Finding the Third Proportional to 46,674 and 62,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,674 and 62,883 is: 84,721.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,674 : 62,883 = 62,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,674/62,883 = 62,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,674x = 62,883 × 62,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,674x = 3,954,271,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,954,271,689/46,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,721.08
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