Finding the Third Proportional to 29,901.75 and 46,269.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,901.75 and 46,269.75 is: 71,597.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,901.75 : 46,269.75 = 46,269.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,901.75/46,269.75 = 46,269.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,901.75x = 46,269.75 × 46,269.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,901.75x = 2,140,889,765.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,140,889,765.06/29,901.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,597.47
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