Finding the Third Proportional to 20,932 and 46,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,932 and 46,076 is: 101,423.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,932 : 46,076 = 46,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,932/46,076 = 46,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,932x = 46,076 × 46,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,932x = 2,122,997,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,122,997,776/20,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,423.55
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