Finding the Third Proportional to 46,800 and 66,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,800 and 66,924 is: 95,701.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,800 : 66,924 = 66,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,800/66,924 = 66,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,800x = 66,924 × 66,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,800x = 4,478,821,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,478,821,776/46,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,701.32
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