Finding the Third Proportional to 46,180 and 97,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,180 and 97,856 is: 207,358.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,180 : 97,856 = 97,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,180/97,856 = 97,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,180x = 97,856 × 97,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,180x = 9,575,796,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,575,796,736/46,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,358.09
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