Finding the Third Proportional to 46,788 and 65,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,788 and 65,893.50 is: 92,800.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,788 : 65,893.50 = 65,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,788/65,893.50 = 65,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,788x = 65,893.50 × 65,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,788x = 4,341,953,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,341,953,342.25/46,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,800.58
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