Finding the Third Proportional to 46,321.50 and 90,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,321.50 and 90,339 is: 176,184.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,321.50 : 90,339 = 90,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,321.50/90,339 = 90,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,321.50x = 90,339 × 90,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,321.50x = 8,161,134,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,161,134,921/46,321.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,184.60
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