Finding the Third Proportional to 46,164 and 69,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,164 and 69,166.50 is: 103,630.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,164 : 69,166.50 = 69,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,164/69,166.50 = 69,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,164x = 69,166.50 × 69,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,164x = 4,784,004,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,784,004,722.25/46,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,630.64
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