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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,849.50 and 46,135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,849.50 and 46,135.50 is: 52,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,849.50 : 46,135.50 = 46,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,849.50/46,135.50 = 46,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,849.50x = 46,135.50 × 46,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,849.50x = 2,128,484,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,484,360.25/40,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,105.52

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