Finding the Third Proportional to 46,202 and 99,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,202 and 99,310 is: 213,464.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,202 : 99,310 = 99,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,202/99,310 = 99,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,202x = 99,310 × 99,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,202x = 9,862,476,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,862,476,100/46,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,464.27
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