Finding the Third Proportional to 46,410 and 74,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,410 and 74,727 is: 120,321.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,410 : 74,727 = 74,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,410/74,727 = 74,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,410x = 74,727 × 74,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,410x = 5,584,124,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,584,124,529/46,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,321.58
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