Finding the Third Proportional to 46,509.75 and 72,195.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,509.75 and 72,195.75 is: 112,067.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,509.75 : 72,195.75 = 72,195.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,509.75/72,195.75 = 72,195.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,509.75x = 72,195.75 × 72,195.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,509.75x = 5,212,226,318.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,212,226,318.06/46,509.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,067.39
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