Finding the Third Proportional to 46,259 and 73,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,259 and 73,178 is: 115,761.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,259 : 73,178 = 73,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,259/73,178 = 73,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,259x = 73,178 × 73,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,259x = 5,355,019,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,355,019,684/46,259 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,761.68
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