Finding the Third Proportional to 46,852 and 65,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,852 and 65,910 is: 92,720.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,852 : 65,910 = 65,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,852/65,910 = 65,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,852x = 65,910 × 65,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,852x = 4,344,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,344,128,100/46,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,720.23
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