Finding the Third Proportional to 46,750 and 75,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,750 and 75,202 is: 120,969.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,750 : 75,202 = 75,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,750/75,202 = 75,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,750x = 75,202 × 75,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,750x = 5,655,340,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,655,340,804/46,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,969.86
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