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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.97 and 112.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.97 and 112.73 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 112.73 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/112.73 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 112.73 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 12,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.04/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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