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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.02 and 92.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.02 and 92.64 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 92.64 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/92.64 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 92.64 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 8,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.74/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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