Finding the Third Proportional to 46,878.75 and 101,121.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,878.75 and 101,121.75 is: 218,128.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,878.75 : 101,121.75 = 101,121.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,878.75/101,121.75 = 101,121.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,878.75x = 101,121.75 × 101,121.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,878.75x = 10,225,608,323.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,225,608,323.06/46,878.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,128.86
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