Finding the Third Proportional to 46,718 and 67,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,718 and 67,155 is: 96,532.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,718 : 67,155 = 67,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,718/67,155 = 67,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,718x = 67,155 × 67,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,718x = 4,509,794,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,509,794,025/46,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,532.26
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