Finding the Third Proportional to 46,411 and 74,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,411 and 74,729 is: 120,325.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,411 : 74,729 = 74,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,411/74,729 = 74,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,411x = 74,729 × 74,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,411x = 5,584,423,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,584,423,441/46,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,325.43
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