Finding the Third Proportional to 46,806 and 74,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,806 and 74,403 is: 118,271.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,806 : 74,403 = 74,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,806/74,403 = 74,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,806x = 74,403 × 74,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,806x = 5,535,806,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,535,806,409/46,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,271.30
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