Finding the Third Proportional to 46,206 and 100,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,206 and 100,950 is: 220,553.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,206 : 100,950 = 100,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,206/100,950 = 100,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,206x = 100,950 × 100,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,206x = 10,190,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,190,902,500/46,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,553.66
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