Finding the Third Proportional to 46,956 and 63,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,956 and 63,954 is: 87,105.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,956 : 63,954 = 63,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,956/63,954 = 63,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,956x = 63,954 × 63,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,956x = 4,090,114,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,090,114,116/46,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,105.25
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