Finding the Third Proportional to 46,936 and 72,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,936 and 72,711 is: 112,640.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,936 : 72,711 = 72,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,936/72,711 = 72,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,936x = 72,711 × 72,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,936x = 5,286,889,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,286,889,521/46,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,640.39
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