Finding the Third Proportional to 46,356.75 and 66,375.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,356.75 and 66,375.75 is: 95,039.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,356.75 : 66,375.75 = 66,375.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,356.75/66,375.75 = 66,375.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,356.75x = 66,375.75 × 66,375.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,356.75x = 4,405,740,188.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,740,188.06/46,356.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,039.88
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