Finding the Third Proportional to 46,938 and 70,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,938 and 70,806 is: 106,810.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,938 : 70,806 = 70,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,938/70,806 = 70,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,938x = 70,806 × 70,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,938x = 5,013,489,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,013,489,636/46,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,810.89
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