Finding the Third Proportional to 33,110 and 46,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,110 and 46,315 is: 64,786.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,110 : 46,315 = 46,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,110/46,315 = 46,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,110x = 46,315 × 46,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,110x = 2,145,079,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,145,079,225/33,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,786.45
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