Finding the Third Proportional to 46,992 and 69,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,992 and 69,190 is: 101,873.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,992 : 69,190 = 69,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,992/69,190 = 69,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,992x = 69,190 × 69,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,992x = 4,787,256,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,787,256,100/46,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,873.85
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