Finding the Third Proportional to 46,053 and 99,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,053 and 99,153 is: 213,478.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,053 : 99,153 = 99,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,053/99,153 = 99,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,053x = 99,153 × 99,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,053x = 9,831,317,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,831,317,409/46,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,478.33
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