Finding the Third Proportional to 46,962 and 70,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,962 and 70,447 is: 105,676.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,962 : 70,447 = 70,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,962/70,447 = 70,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,962x = 70,447 × 70,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,962x = 4,962,779,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,962,779,809/46,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,676.50
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