Finding the Third Proportional to 46,008.50 and 97,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,008.50 and 97,849 is: 208,101.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,008.50 : 97,849 = 97,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,008.50/97,849 = 97,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,008.50x = 97,849 × 97,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,008.50x = 9,574,426,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,574,426,801/46,008.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,101.26
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