Finding the Third Proportional to 46,952 and 63,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,952 and 63,946 is: 87,090.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,952 : 63,946 = 63,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,952/63,946 = 63,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,952x = 63,946 × 63,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,952x = 4,089,090,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,089,090,916/46,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,090.88
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