Finding the Third Proportional to 46,230 and 73,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,230 and 73,491 is: 116,827.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,230 : 73,491 = 73,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,230/73,491 = 73,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,230x = 73,491 × 73,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,230x = 5,400,927,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,400,927,081/46,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,827.32
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