Finding the Third Proportional to 46,680.75 and 74,220.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,680.75 and 74,220.75 is: 118,008.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,680.75 : 74,220.75 = 74,220.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,680.75/74,220.75 = 74,220.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,680.75x = 74,220.75 × 74,220.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,680.75x = 5,508,719,730.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,508,719,730.56/46,680.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,008.38
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