Finding the Third Proportional to 46,940 and 63,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,940 and 63,770 is: 86,634.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,940 : 63,770 = 63,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,940/63,770 = 63,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,940x = 63,770 × 63,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,940x = 4,066,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,066,612,900/46,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,634.28
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