Finding the Third Proportional to 46,810 and 70,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,810 and 70,719 is: 106,839.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,810 : 70,719 = 70,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,810/70,719 = 70,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,810x = 70,719 × 70,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,810x = 5,001,176,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,001,176,961/46,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,839.93
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