Finding the Third Proportional to 46,006 and 93,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,006 and 93,702 is: 190,846.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,006 : 93,702 = 93,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,006/93,702 = 93,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,006x = 93,702 × 93,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,006x = 8,780,064,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,780,064,804/46,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,846.08
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