Finding the Third Proportional to 46,964 and 68,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,964 and 68,718 is: 100,548.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,964 : 68,718 = 68,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,964/68,718 = 68,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,964x = 68,718 × 68,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,964x = 4,722,163,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,722,163,524/46,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,548.58
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