Finding the Third Proportional to 46,203.75 and 51,063.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,203.75 and 51,063.75 is: 56,434.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,203.75 : 51,063.75 = 51,063.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,203.75/51,063.75 = 51,063.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,203.75x = 51,063.75 × 51,063.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,203.75x = 2,607,506,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,506,564.06/46,203.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,434.96
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