Finding the Third Proportional to 46,674 and 69,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,674 and 69,849 is: 104,531.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,674 : 69,849 = 69,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,674/69,849 = 69,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,674x = 69,849 × 69,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,674x = 4,878,882,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,878,882,801/46,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,531.06
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