Finding the Third Proportional to 46,982 and 64,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,982 and 64,425 is: 88,344.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,982 : 64,425 = 64,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,982/64,425 = 64,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,982x = 64,425 × 64,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,982x = 4,150,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,150,580,625/46,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,344.06
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