Finding the Third Proportional to 19,208.25 and 46,491.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,208.25 and 46,491.75 is: 112,528.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,208.25 : 46,491.75 = 46,491.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,208.25/46,491.75 = 46,491.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,208.25x = 46,491.75 × 46,491.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,208.25x = 2,161,482,818.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,161,482,818.06/19,208.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,528.88
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