Finding the Third Proportional to 46,004 and 99,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,004 and 99,052 is: 213,270.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,004 : 99,052 = 99,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,004/99,052 = 99,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,004x = 99,052 × 99,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,004x = 9,811,298,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,811,298,704/46,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,270.56
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