Finding the Third Proportional to 29,100 and 46,150.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,100 and 46,150.50 is: 73,191.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,100 : 46,150.50 = 46,150.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,100/46,150.50 = 46,150.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,100x = 46,150.50 × 46,150.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,100x = 2,129,868,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,129,868,650.25/29,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,191.36
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