Finding the Third Proportional to 46,152 and 100,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,152 and 100,080 is: 217,022.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,152 : 100,080 = 100,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,152/100,080 = 100,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,152x = 100,080 × 100,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,152x = 10,016,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,016,006,400/46,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,022.15
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