Finding the Third Proportional to 46,988 and 70,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,988 and 70,504 is: 105,789.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,988 : 70,504 = 70,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,988/70,504 = 70,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,988x = 70,504 × 70,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,988x = 4,970,814,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,970,814,016/46,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,789.01
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