Finding the Third Proportional to 46,034 and 99,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,034 and 99,313 is: 214,256.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,034 : 99,313 = 99,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,034/99,313 = 99,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,034x = 99,313 × 99,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,034x = 9,863,071,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,863,071,969/46,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,256.24
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