Finding the Third Proportional to 46,184 and 99,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,184 and 99,658 is: 215,046.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,184 : 99,658 = 99,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,184/99,658 = 99,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,184x = 99,658 × 99,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,184x = 9,931,716,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,931,716,964/46,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,046.70
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