Finding the Third Proportional to 46,706 and 70,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,706 and 70,107 is: 105,232.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,706 : 70,107 = 70,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,706/70,107 = 70,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,706x = 70,107 × 70,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,706x = 4,914,991,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,914,991,449/46,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,232.55
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