Finding the Third Proportional to 46,706 and 62,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,706 and 62,930 is: 84,789.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,706 : 62,930 = 62,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,706/62,930 = 62,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,706x = 62,930 × 62,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,706x = 3,960,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,960,184,900/46,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,789.64
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