Finding the Third Proportional to 46,928 and 68,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,928 and 68,616 is: 100,327.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,928 : 68,616 = 68,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,928/68,616 = 68,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,928x = 68,616 × 68,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,928x = 4,708,155,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,708,155,456/46,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,327.21
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