Finding the Third Proportional to 46,012 and 98,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,012 and 98,580 is: 211,206.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,012 : 98,580 = 98,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,012/98,580 = 98,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,012x = 98,580 × 98,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,012x = 9,718,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,718,016,400/46,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,206.13
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