Finding the Third Proportional to 46,960 and 70,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,960 and 70,200 is: 104,941.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,960 : 70,200 = 70,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,960/70,200 = 70,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,960x = 70,200 × 70,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,960x = 4,928,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,928,040,000/46,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,941.23
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