Finding the Third Proportional to 46,194 and 99,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,194 and 99,774 is: 215,500.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,194 : 99,774 = 99,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,194/99,774 = 99,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,194x = 99,774 × 99,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,194x = 9,954,851,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,954,851,076/46,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,500.95
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