Finding the Third Proportional to 46,514 and 74,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,514 and 74,259 is: 118,553.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,514 : 74,259 = 74,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,514/74,259 = 74,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,514x = 74,259 × 74,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,514x = 5,514,399,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,514,399,081/46,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,553.53
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