Finding the Third Proportional to 46.50 and 93
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Solution
The third proportional to 46.50 and 93 is: 186
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46.50 : 93 = 93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46.50/93 = 93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46.50x = 93 × 93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46.50x = 8,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,649/46.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186
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