Finding the Third Proportional to 46,938 and 70,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,938 and 70,413 is: 105,628.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,938 : 70,413 = 70,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,938/70,413 = 70,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,938x = 70,413 × 70,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,938x = 4,957,990,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,957,990,569/46,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,628.50
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