Finding the Third Proportional to 46,682 and 69,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,682 and 69,860 is: 104,546.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,682 : 69,860 = 69,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,682/69,860 = 69,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,682x = 69,860 × 69,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,682x = 4,880,419,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,880,419,600/46,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,546.07
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