Finding the Third Proportional to 46,177.75 and 99,736.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,177.75 and 99,736.75 is: 215,415.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,177.75 : 99,736.75 = 99,736.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,177.75/99,736.75 = 99,736.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,177.75x = 99,736.75 × 99,736.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,177.75x = 9,947,419,300.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,947,419,300.56/46,177.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,415.85
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