Finding the Third Proportional to 46,986 and 68,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,986 and 68,715 is: 100,492.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,986 : 68,715 = 68,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,986/68,715 = 68,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,986x = 68,715 × 68,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,986x = 4,721,751,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,721,751,225/46,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,492.73
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