Finding the Third Proportional to 20,869.13 and 46,403.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,869.13 and 46,403.63 is: 103,180.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,869.13 : 46,403.63 = 46,403.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,869.13/46,403.63 = 46,403.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,869.13x = 46,403.63 × 46,403.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,869.13x = 2,153,296,413.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,153,296,413.14/20,869.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,180.96
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