Finding the Third Proportional to 46,128 and 75,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,128 and 75,324 is: 122,999.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,128 : 75,324 = 75,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,128/75,324 = 75,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,128x = 75,324 × 75,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,128x = 5,673,704,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,673,704,976/46,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,999.15
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