Finding the Third Proportional to 29,560.50 and 46,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,560.50 and 46,800 is: 74,093.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,560.50 : 46,800 = 46,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,560.50/46,800 = 46,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,560.50x = 46,800 × 46,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,560.50x = 2,190,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,190,240,000/29,560.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,093.47
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