Finding the Third Proportional to 46,922 and 73,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,922 and 73,263 is: 114,391.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,922 : 73,263 = 73,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,922/73,263 = 73,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,922x = 73,263 × 73,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,922x = 5,367,467,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,367,467,169/46,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,391.27
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