Finding the Third Proportional to 35,166 and 46,975.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,166 and 46,975.50 is: 62,750.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,166 : 46,975.50 = 46,975.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,166/46,975.50 = 46,975.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,166x = 46,975.50 × 46,975.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,166x = 2,206,697,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,206,697,600.25/35,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,750.88
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