Finding the Third Proportional to 46,928 and 70,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,928 and 70,152 is: 104,869.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,928 : 70,152 = 70,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,928/70,152 = 70,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,928x = 70,152 × 70,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,928x = 4,921,303,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,921,303,104/46,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,869.23
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