Finding the Third Proportional to 46,180 and 66,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,180 and 66,040 is: 94,440.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,180 : 66,040 = 66,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,180/66,040 = 66,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,180x = 66,040 × 66,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,180x = 4,361,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,361,281,600/46,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,440.92
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