Finding the Third Proportional to 46,056 and 99,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,056 and 99,376 is: 214,425.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,056 : 99,376 = 99,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,056/99,376 = 99,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,056x = 99,376 × 99,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,056x = 9,875,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,875,589,376/46,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,425.69
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