Finding the Third Proportional to 46,210 and 73,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,210 and 73,475 is: 116,827.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,210 : 73,475 = 73,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,210/73,475 = 73,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,210x = 73,475 × 73,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,210x = 5,398,575,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,398,575,625/46,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,827.00
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