Finding the Third Proportional to 46,702 and 69,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,702 and 69,888 is: 104,585.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,702 : 69,888 = 69,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,702/69,888 = 69,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,702x = 69,888 × 69,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,702x = 4,884,332,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,884,332,544/46,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,585.08
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