Finding the Third Proportional to 46,719 and 67,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,719 and 67,158 is: 96,538.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,719 : 67,158 = 67,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,719/67,158 = 67,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,719x = 67,158 × 67,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,719x = 4,510,196,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,510,196,964/46,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,538.82
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