Finding the Third Proportional to 46,002 and 93,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,002 and 93,939 is: 191,829.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,002 : 93,939 = 93,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,002/93,939 = 93,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,002x = 93,939 × 93,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,002x = 8,824,535,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,824,535,721/46,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,829.39
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