Finding the Third Proportional to 46,182 and 99,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,182 and 99,654 is: 215,038.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,182 : 99,654 = 99,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,182/99,654 = 99,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,182x = 99,654 × 99,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,182x = 9,930,919,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,930,919,716/46,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,038.75
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