Finding the Third Proportional to 46,153 and 100,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,153 and 100,849 is: 220,365.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,153 : 100,849 = 100,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,153/100,849 = 100,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,153x = 100,849 × 100,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,153x = 10,170,520,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,170,520,801/46,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,365.32
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