Finding the Third Proportional to 46,683 and 61,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,683 and 61,276.50 is: 80,432.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,683 : 61,276.50 = 61,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,683/61,276.50 = 61,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,683x = 61,276.50 × 61,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,683x = 3,754,809,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,754,809,452.25/46,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,432.05
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