Finding the Third Proportional to 46,212 and 98,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,212 and 98,568 is: 210,240.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,212 : 98,568 = 98,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,212/98,568 = 98,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,212x = 98,568 × 98,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,212x = 9,715,650,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,715,650,624/46,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,240.86
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